The Arsenal have announced that their star striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will be out for three rounds of training after sustaining a serious knee injury during the club's pre-season tour of Brazil.
Aubameyang, who has been on loan from Real Madrid, had been expected to return to action in time for the opening match against Manchester City on August 24th but is now likely to miss at least six weeks as he recovers from his injury.
The news comes just days before the start of the season and it is certainly a blow to fans of the club who have been eagerly awaiting his return. The forward has already missed two matches this season due to injuries and it will be interesting to see how he adapts to the new strain on his knee.
However, despite the setback, Aubameyang remains confident that he can play again and will do all he can to get back to full fitness. He has stated that he feels "good" and that he is ready to resume training once he is feeling better.
It remains to be seen whether Aubameyang will be able to make a comeback to the starting line-up or if he will need to undergo further treatment to help him recover fully. Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that the club will be disappointed by the setback and they will continue to monitor Aubameyang's progress closely throughout the season.
In the meantime, the club will focus on finding a replacement for the forward and will do everything they can to ensure that the team continues to perform well this season.