Arsenal have confirmed Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will be out for the rest of the season.
The 24-year-old was seen limping off the field during the Europa League round of 16 second leg against Sporting Lisbon, which saw the Gunners knocked out on penalties.
He was later seen wearing a knee brace and walking on crutches, consequently missing Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
A club statement read: “Following his substitution during last Thursday’s Europa League match, subsequent assessments have confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu sustained a significant injury to his right knee.
“Tomi has had successful surgery in London on Tuesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of this season.Everyone at the club will now be working hard with Tomi, so he can join pre-season training ahead of next season.
The 24-year-old player joined Arsenal from Italy’s Bologna in 2021 and has a contract with the Gunners until 2025.
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