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Bacary Sagna could be out until mid-September after Arsenal suffered another injury blow.

The France full-back was already devastated at having to miss the Euros, starting with Monday's opening group game against England, after suffering his second broken leg in the space of seven months.

But Sagna won't make it back for the start of pre-season either, which means he will also sit out the Premier League kick-off.

The news opens the door for youngster Carl Jenkinson, who is expected to be given the opportunity to fill in through pre-season and on to the start of the new campaign in August.

Sagna saw a specialist a fortnight ago and is now on holiday, but his summer will be about rehabilitation work rather than the Gunners' pre-season trips to the Far East and Nigeria.

Arsenal right-back Sagna will be watching France's Euro 2012 showdown with England, and insists his homeland are determined to prove a point after civil war broke out within their squad at the World Cup two years ago.

Sagna said: "The French national team has come a long way since the World Cup and they will be keen to show that.

"They are playing well, are on a good run and should feel confident going into the Euros.

"I am so disappointed to miss it, but I believe France can win.

"It is a big test for France, because I know a lot of the English players but I believe we can win the game and have a strong squad which is together again."