Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
The Japan defender has played just six minutes for the Gunners this season, only featuring off the bench against Southampton in October.
Tomiyasu had only returned after having surgery in August before having further issues from that cameo at the Emirates.
The 26-year-old will be out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign as well as the start of next season, with his rehabilition expected to be completed towards the end of the year.
A club statement said: “Takehiro Tomiyasu has undergone a successful surgery on the right knee issue which he first sustained in pre-season.
“Despite an initial surgical procedure in August, followed by a return to full training, and featuring as a substitute in our home Premier League match against Southampton in October, Tomi continued to have issues with his knee, resulting in a further corrective surgical procedure.
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“Tomi will now begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, which is expected to be completed towards the end of this year.
“Everyone at the club is fully focused on supporting Tomi to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.”
Tomiyasu is latest Arsenal player to be ruled out for the rest of the season after striking duo Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Gabriel Martinelli are also currently on the treatment table.
