This archive report was first published on 13 September 2019.
Published on September 13, 2019, Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will be out of action until October due to a persistent ankle injury.
Lacazette, a 28-year-old France international, had been playing with pain from the problem for several weeks before being advised to rest and strengthen his ankle to regain full fitness.
"After assessments to an ongoing ankle issue, we have advised that Alex will need to rest and strengthen his ankle to regain full fitness," an Arsenal statement said.
"Alex has been playing through this injury for several weeks. He is likely to be back in action in October."
During his absence, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will fill the central striker's role, having already scored three times this season to help the Gunners into fifth place.
Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confirmed that Nicolas Pepe will be ready to face Watford on Sunday, despite confusion over his fitness during the international break.
