LUCAS TORREIRA was seen leaving Fratton Park in a leg brace and on crutches after picking up an ankle injury in Arsenal’s FA Cup win over Portsmouth.
The Uruguayan ace was taken off on a stretcher in the 15th minutes of the Gunners’ 2-0 victory after a heavy challenge by defender James Bolton.
Arsenal have been dealt an injury blow after Lucas Torreira was stretchered off against PortsmouthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Torreira was hurt from a challenge by James BoltonCredit: Rex Features
Torreira, 24, immediately called out for help as he writhed on the ground in agony.
Medics rushed on to the pitch and tried to treat him as distressed team-mates looked on.
The midfielder was then given oxygen as he was carried off the field, with Dani Ceballos replacing him.
It is understood he was then taken to ambulance for an assessment, where it was decided he would not need hospital treatment.
Lucas Torreira was seen leaving Fratton Park on crutches after picking up an ankle injuryCredit: PA
Arsenal star Torreira was hobbling in a protective boot and will need scans on his injured ankleCredit: PA
However, Torreira later spotted wearing a protective boot and was helped up some stairs before hobbling away from the ground on crutches.
Surprisingly, nobody on the Gunners’ medical staff thought to help the stricken star carry his backpack.
Mikel Arteta now faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of the damage.
Speaking after the game, Arteta said: “Lucas was very sore and is in a brace.
Arsenal injury blow as Lucas Torreira taken off on stretcher early in FA Cup clash vs Pompey
“He will be assessed in a few days and then we will know more.”
He now looks set to miss this weekend’s Premier League clash with West Ham.
But Torreira’s absence could open the door for Matteo Guendouzi and Dani Ceballos to form a new partnership with Granit Xhaka.
Torreira was left writing in agony as he called for helpCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Torreira required oxygen and was stretchered off before being assessed in an ambulanceCredit: Getty Images
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