Shkodran Mustafi blow as Arsenal defender's return date set following surgery

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Arsenal have confirmed Shkodran Mustafi will miss the start of next season after having surgery on his hamstring injury. The 28-year-old defender sustained the problem in the closing stages of the FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City, ruling him out of a second FA Cup final.

He has now gone under the knife in order to repair the injury and will aim to return to training in October. An Arsenal statement read: "Right hamstring injury sustained during Emirates FA Cup semi-final on July 18.

Further assessments during the week identified a significant injury to the right hamstring. "As a result, Shkodran had a successful small procedure to his right hamstring on Saturday. "Shkodran is now in the early stages of his recovery and