Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi could be missing for seven games after breaking down while on international duty.

The Mirror says Germany defender Mustafi was injured in Germany's 5-1 win over Azerbaijan and there is a concern he faces a lengthy lay-off.

Arsenal have a busy period coming up with the Premier League, Europa League and Carabao Cup before the next international break.

Mustafi is expected back for further assessment this week but the worry is he has suffered a torn ligament.

Germany boss Joachim Low: “With Mustafi it seems that it is muscle tear or some muscle fibre tear. In any case it could force him to a longer break."