Emile Smith Rowe set for spell on sidelines after surgery on groin issue

Emile Smith Rowe’s recent game time for Arsenal has been impacted by a groin injury. (Steven Paston/PA)

Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe has undergone surgery on a long-term groin injury.

The 22-year-old has managed just 48 minutes of football across four substitute appearances so far this season.