Arsene Wenger reveals Kieran Gibbs to be sidelined for a further month as Arsenal’s injury woes continue

The 22-year-old has undergone surgery on his groin having already been sidelined with a hernia problem, with Carl Jenkinson, Andres Santos and Bacary Sagna all still missing

23 Dec 2011 13:38:00

By Miles Chambers

More On :  Arsenal FC, Kieran Gibbs, Arsène Wenger
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Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs has been ruled out of action of another month after undergoing surgery on his groin.

The left-back, 22, had previously been unavailable for the club with a hernia problem but this latest setback will further compound Arsene Wenger's defensive injury woes.

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The coach is also without Brazilian left-back Andre Santos, who could be on the sidelines for up to three months with ankle ligament damage, whilst Bacary Sagna is yet to return from a broken leg sustained in October's north London derby defeat.

Wenger told reporters on Friday: “Kieran Gibbs has had surgery on his left groin and he will be out for a month.”

Thomas Vermaelen is likely to continue deputising on the left-flank until Gibbs’ return for Arsenal, although the French boss has refused to rule out a January move for a replacement full-back.

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