Arsenal fans react as Reiss Nelson is reportedly ruled out until November

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Arsenal fans have reacted to the news that winger Reiss Nelson is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury.

The 19-year-old has been forced to withdraw from the England U21 squad in order to recuperate.

The issue is not believed to be serious, and the Evening Standard report he will likely be out until November. It will come as a big frustration for Nelson who has caught the eye for the Gunners this year.

The ace has the backing of manager Unai Emery to contribute for the first-team in 2019/20, after spending last season on loan at Hoffenheim.

He has already made six appearances for the club, and fans have been encouraged by the youngster’s start.

But he will now be forced to watch on from the sidelines, with the likes of Bukayo Saka and new signing Gabriel Martinelli set to fight it out for game time.

Third-placed Arsenal are just one point behind Manchester City now in the Premier League, and have a favourable run of fixtures to come between now and early December.

Arsenal fans react

Many Gunners supporters were frustrated to hear of Nelson’s injury on social media: