As Arsenal's injury woes worsened, Bukayo Saka is expected to miss an additional eight weeks of action.
Given that the Gunners announced German Kai Havertz would miss the remainder of the season because of hamstring surgery, Saka might not be able to rejoin the team until mid-April because of a similar injury.
Saka hobbled off after Crystal Palace's 5-1 hammering in December, and Arsenal believed he would be fit by the next month.
The England star's rehabilitation drills during this week's training camp in Dubai were captured in pictures released by the club.
With just Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling, and adolescent Ethan Nwaneri remaining as viable offensive possibilities with first-team expertise, manager Mikel Arteta will not take another chance on Saka until he is completely ready.
Since Saka's powerful push off on his damaged right leg is a significant element of his threat, the winger may now miss up to four months of action due to his reluctance to take a chance.