Arsenal’s Lydia Williams has undergone surgery to correct a problem with her ankle, ruling her out of action for the next number of months.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Melbourne City goalkeeper Lydia Williams (L) and Steph Catley of Melbourne City pose with the trophy after winning the 2020 W-League Grand Final match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on March 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 21: Melbourne City goalkeeper Lydia Williams (L) and Steph Catley of Melbourne City pose with the trophy after winning the 2020 W-League Grand Final match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on March 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Lydia Williams signed for Arsenal at the start of July with the club letting Pauline Peyraud-Magnin leave the club.

The news comes as a blow as Arsenal prepare to face PSG Feminines in the Champions League quarter final on Saturday.

As statement from Arsenal read, “Lydia Williams injured her ankle during pre-season and has since undergone surgery.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Melbourne City goalkeeper Lydia Williams saves a shot from Veronica Latsko of Sydney FC during the 2020 W-League Grand Final match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on March 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 21: Melbourne City goalkeeper Lydia Williams saves a shot from Veronica Latsko of Sydney FC during the 2020 W-League Grand Final match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on March 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

“The surgery went well and she is working hard on her rehabilitation at the club. She is expected to return in the coming months.

“Everyone at the club wishes Lydia a speedy recovery.”

Fran Stenson will step in to replace Williams as reserve keeper.