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Welbeck undergoes second surgery but prognosis remains unknown

The Arsenal striker suffered a broken ankle against Sporting CP in the Europa League last week.

Danny Welbeck has undergone a second "planned" surgery on his broken right ankle, however a timeline regarding his return for Arsenal remains uncertain.

The 27-year-old suffered the injury in the Europa League draw with Sporting CP, and went under the knife on Friday.

Manager Unai Emery confirmed after the 1-1 Premier League stalemate with Wolves that Welbeck had indeed suffered a break.

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Arsenal have now confirmed that the England forward has had a second procedure and that his rehabilitation will start immediately.