ARSENAL FULL-BACK Mathieu Debuchy is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a dislocated shoulder against Stoke City this afternoon.
Debuchy was carried off on a stretcher just 13 minutes into Arsenal’s 3-0 win after being pushed by Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic.
The French international went crashing into the advertising hoardings behind David Ospina’s goal and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirmed that Debuchy sustained a dislocated shoulder in the incident and therefore faces another lengthy lay-off.
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Debuchy spent nearly three months out of action earlier in the season after undergoing ankle surgery.
“It’s dislocated so will take a while,” Wenger said afterwards. “He will have to see a specialist.”
In more positive news for Wenger, Sunday’s game heralded the long-awaited return of Mesut Ozil.
Arsenal’s record signing – who had not played since October due to a knee problem - came on as a late substitute at the Emirates Stadium.
Wenger said that while Ozil is now ready to play, it will take the German up to three weeks to regain full match sharpness.
“He lacks match fitness but he’s fit physically,” he added. ”He’ll be back fully in two to three weeks.”
