Danny Welbeck has been pictured on crutches for the first time since having a second operation to repair his broken right ankle.
Welbeck posted an image of himself giving a thumbs up on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon.
'Back home,' the 27-year-old wrote. 'Thanks for all the love and support. No doubt I will be back stronger than ever before. Recovery grind starts now.'
It is understood the additional procedure was required after initial surgery, with Arsenal to confirm Welbeck’s diagnosis and recovery timescale in the next 48 hours.
Welbeck went under the knife at the end of last week to stabilise the ankle he injured in Thursday’s Europa League draw with Sporting Lisbon. The second procedure was to repair the joint.
Arsenal medics are confident Welbeck will make a full recovery, though since his deal expires at the end of the season there is a major doubt whether he will play for the club again.
How long Welbeck remains on the sidelines will be down to the extent of ligament damage and bruising to the bone.
Yussufnadara
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Wish you speed recovery our striker Dany
tihcilmrsz
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Praying for your quickest recovery Danny......Arsenal must honour you and give you another contract. You deserve it, you have been a good person both on and off the pitch at Arsenal. Thank you so much Danny.
Motbdekt
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You are a fighter, more than a conqueror, you will stand and fight that injury and return to the pitch stronger than ever. We praying for you Danny, u inspire many. Wishing you a quick recovery God bless.
wiuklostz
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Good to see you upright Danny Welbeck!! Signs of better to come!! Keep grinding, that's how we do, victory is yours. Stay well, see you soon!! Football Lives!!!
Huebdmu
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Danny is a faithful servant of the Gunners it is befitting to extend his contract by an extra year to give him peace of mind to recover and late part company in a gentleman way. It is inhuman to leave him stranded at the end of the season injured and without club.
Sitbcknsz
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you will get well soon Danny wether a new contract or not there are clubs waiting for you get well my bro.
Godvictor
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Get well soon Danny, our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this time! 🙏