Arsenal has grappled with various injury setbacks this season, and another setback has surfaced, as revealed by manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta addressed the press ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League encounter with RC Lens, shedding light on Fabio Vieira’s unfortunate situation. Vieira, a Portuguese talent, played his last match for the North London club against Burnley before the international break but will remain sidelined until the New Year.
“We’ve encountered an issue with him. He’s been experiencing some discomfort, and our initial approach was to opt for conservative treatment,” mentioned Arteta during his press conference, discussing Vieira’s condition. “We arranged for him to consult a specialist, and their recommendation led to a decision for a groin operation, which we carried out on Monday.”
The manager further added, “We anticipate him being out for several weeks following the procedure.” This development marks another addition to Arsenal’s injury woes, as Vieira joins the list of players facing significant recovery periods, intensifying the team’s challenges.