Emile Smith Rowe: The games Arsenal star will miss after undergoing surgery on injury issue

Emile Smith Rowe is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing a procedure, and here we look at the Arsenal fixtures he will miss.
Jamie Kemble
By Jamie Kemble
Published 29th Sep 2022, 17:50 BST
Updated 29th Sep 2022, 18:00 BST
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Arsenal will be without Emile Smith Rowe for months following the winger’s injury blow.

Smith Rowe has struggled for starts early this season, with the 22-year-old struggling to build on the momentum he has built up over the last year or so.

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And in a fresh blow, Smith Rowe is now set to miss out on action until at least December following a procedure on his groin.

The youngster has decided to undergo surgery to correct the issue now, rather than risk recurrences.

Arsenal confirmed in a statement: “Following a significant setback at our Premier League match against Manchester United... and after further specialist consultations and discussions with our medical team, Emile underwent surgery to repair a damaged tendon in his groin.

“This successful surgery took place in London in the past few days and Emile’s rehabilitation programme is already underway. We are hopeful that Emile will return to full training in December.”

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The issue will now mean Smith Rowe misses out on the World Cup this December, unable to impress Gareth Southgate in the meantime, and indeed unable to be fit in time for the start of the competition in late November.

But it’s also a big blow for Arsenal, who have lost a real attacking threat amid their fine start to the season.

So, which games will Smith Rowe miss for the Gunners?

Arsenal have 16 games in total until the start of the World Cup break in late November.

That includes seven Premier League fixtures, five Europa League fixtures and at least one Carabao Cup outing.

Here are the fixtures Smith Rowe will miss in full:

Tottenham (H) - October 1

Bodo Glimt (H - Europa League) - October 6

Liverpool (H) - October 9

Bodo Glimt (A - Europa League) - October 13

Leeds United (A) - October 16

PSV (H- Europa League) - October 20

Southampton (A) - October 23

Emile Smith-Rowe’s minutes have been limited this season due to the top form of Arsenal’s other forward optionsEmile Smith-Rowe’s minutes have been limited this season due to the top form of Arsenal’s other forward options
Emile Smith-Rowe’s minutes have been limited this season due to the top form of Arsenal’s other forward options

PSV (A - Europa League) - October 27

Nottingham Forest (H) - October 30

FC Zurich (H - Europa League) - November 3

Chelsea (A) - November 6

Brighton (H - Carabao Cup) - November 9

Wolves (A) - November 12

As detailed by the statement, Smith Rowe should be back in time to face West Ham United at home on Boxing Day, December 26.

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