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.
