Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has suggested that teammate Jack Wilshere will return stronger from his latest injury setback.

The 23-year-old midfielder will be out for at least three months due to surgery on a left fibula hairline fracture.

Arteta has insisted that the Arsenal players will help the England international to bounce back.

"Jack unfortunately has had a lot of setbacks and a lot of difficult moments through his career but he's shown a lot of character and enthusiasm to get back," the Spaniard told Arsenal's official website.

"I'm sure it's a very disappointing time but he needs to use this time to prove that he can get back. He has an enormous talent, he has support from every department at the club, from the players because we feel sorry for him and we know that we cannot waste his talent.

"He's got an amazing career in front of him and I think we are responsible for putting that into his head every day and not allow him to fall down. At some stage, I think that's where the danger is - that he doesn't believe himself or his body. He needs to trust himself."

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has also backed Wilshere to get back to his best.