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Arsenal star Torreira faces lengthy absence after fracturing ankle

Lucas Torreira faces a long spell on the sidelines after the Arsenal midifelder fractured his ankle in the FA Cup fifth round win over Portsmouth. [Courtesy]

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira faces a spell on the sidelines after he suffered a fractured ankle in Monday's 2-0 FA Cup victory over third-tier Portsmouth, the Premier League side announced on Thursday.

The 24-year-old Uruguayan international was stretchered off early on in the fifth round clash but Arsenal have not indicated when he might return only saying he faces further specialist reviews.

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