Arsenal attacker Max Dowman picked up an ankle injury playing for the under-21s this weekend | OneFootball

Arsenal have announced that Max Dowman picked up an ankle injury while playing for the under-21s this weekend.

Manager Mikel Arteta did not include the 15-year-old in the squad that travelled to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Dowman was with the under-21s on the same day, weighing in with a goal as they ran out 3-0 winners over Manchester United at St George’s Park in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Unfortunately, the teenage sensation has sustained an injury and will be unavailable for the time being.

As a result, Arsenal have replaced him with Gabriel Jesus in their UEFA A list, and he is eligible to play against Club Brugge in Belgium on Wednesday.

Dowman will be added to their UEFA B list in January, but will not be permitted to play in any UEFA competitions for 60 days from today.

He has made five appearances across all competitions and has been a constant threat when on the pitch.

Dowman made his Premier League debut in August, coming on as a substitute against Leeds United to become the second youngest player in the league’s history at 15 years and 235 days.

He became Arsenal’s youngest ever starter in the fourth round of the League Cup against Brighton & Hove Albion, aged 15 years and 302 days in October.

The teenager would have been looking forward to playing more games during the busy festive period, but he could have played his last game this year.

Arsenal have been dealt several injury blows all season and will be praying none of their top players pick up knocks going forward.

Being without centre-back pairing Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba against Villa proved costly. Arsenal were convinced they would have won had they been available.