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<\/p>\nSpeaking further, Emery said that Welbeck would have X-rays on his leg after appearing to break his ankle.<\/p>\n
The striker landed awkwardly after leaping in the air to meet a cross just after the half hour mark against Sporting, and needed oxygen before being stretchered off the pitch.<\/p>\n
Arsenal are now fearing the worst as Emery issued an update after the 0-0 draw with Sporting.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has been taking to hospital. We are going to wait,\u201d Metro UK quoted Emery as saying.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe worst news tonight is these injuries, we think serious injury. I think Danny was working well.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis injury was hard for the mentality of the players because they looked at the injury. But when you are playing football in competitive matches it can happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cIt\u2019s his ankle. He broken something in his ankle.\u201d<\/p>\n
The England international was making his sixth start under Emery this season and was being linked with a move in January.\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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