Talented Arsenal youngster Xavier Amaechi isn’t expected to play again this calendar year after suffering a foot injury.

The winger had started the season in excellent fashion having established himself as a regular in Freddie Ljungberg’s U23 side despite still being eligible to represent the U18s.

However, following a scan it has now been revealed that Amaechi faces several months on the sidelines, which means that he is likely to miss the start of Arsenal’s FA Youth Cup campaign in December.

Amaechi suffered the injury in training with the England U18 squad during the recent international break.

Fast and skilful, Amaechi broke into the U23 side last season and has established a reputation as one of the club’s brightest prospects.

The U23s are also currently without Cohen Bramall and Jordi Osei-Tutu due to injuries, while Charlie Gilmour is suspended for three games following his red card against Blackburn Rovers last night.