London: Arsenal have confirmed that Jack Wilshere will undergo surgery on his right ankle on Monday morning.
The England international has been wearing a protective boot in an attempt to allow his ankle to heal naturally although the club have confirmed that, after a negative reaction to the treatment, Wilshere will now go under the knife.
"Throughout Jack's injury, the club has been guided by the continuous advice of several world-renowned specialists," said the statement on the club's official website.
"The information attained this week has led to the conclusion that surgery is now required to gain an optimal response. Wilshere is now expected to be out for a period of months. Following surgery these timescales will become more specific."
"We have given Jack time to heal naturally which is important wherever possible with a young player. The latest scans show surgery is needed. Everyone at the club wishes Jack a speedy recovery," a spokesman revealed on the official Arsenal website.
The 19-year-old aggravated the injury during a pre-season friendly for the Gunners against New York Red Bulls, although boss Arsene Wenger had previously suggested that the initial damage was sustained while on England duty in June.
Wilshere himself admitted that he hoped to be back in action around Christmas time and insisted that he was being treated by "the two best surgeons around."
He wrote on his Twitter account: "Been in a boot for a month and the bone is not responding. i will have surgery on my right ankle on monday with the two best surgeons around."
"Hopefully i will return to action around christmas time. i am in good hands! thanks for your support everyone!"
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