Arsenal Star Ruled Out Of AC Milan Game, Could Need Surgery

Arsenal have been dealt a blow ahead of taking on AC Milan in the Europa League.

The Gunners were drawn against the fallen European giants, and travel to Milan for the first-leg of the Europa League tie.

And Arsene Wenger will be without one of his key players on Thursday.

Hector Bellerin has been ruled out of the game with a knee injury.

The right-back trained with the first-team on Wednesday and was expected to be part of the traveling party to Italy.

However, he didn't board the plane after suffering a knock to his knee.

Bellerin during training. Image: PA

The severity of the injury has yet to be revealed. While he's set to miss the first-leg, Wenger will be hoping it's only a minor problem.

Though if the clubs medical team determine the injury serious, he could go under the knife to resolve the issues in his knee.

Bellerin and Wenger in conversation. Image: PA

Arsenal's European campaign will come as a welcome break following their embarrassing defeat to Brighton last weekend.

The North-London outfit continue to fall behind the pace in the Premier League.

Bellerin in action against Man City. Image: PA

The loss to the hands of Brighton was the 10th in the league, and precedes a horrific spell which includes the League Cup final defeat to Manchester City, as well as in the league.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Arsene Wenger, AC Milan, Arsenal

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