C. Chambers will no longer play this season

London's "Arsenal" received very bad news at the beginning of the year.

The club announced on Thursday that defender Calum Chambers suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and will not appear on the field for the rest of the season.

The 24-year-old Englishman underwent a successful operation on Thursday, followed by a long rehabilitation period, which could last from 6 to 9 months.

C. Chambers suffered the injury on Sunday in a "Premier League" match against "Chelsea".

The defender managed to play 18 games this season for the "Gunners", scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists.