Togo star Adebayor, 23, has been sidelined for most of the Gunners' pre-season programme since sustaining the problem at the club's Austrian training camp.

He could be back in training next week, but Arsene Wenger has ruled him out of Arsenal's opener against Fulham on August 12.

"Adebayor has a groin problem. He missed the Emirates Cup and will miss the Ajax Tournament," Wenger said.

"At best he will be back next week. We hope he can come back in to normal training on Tuesday and Wednesday. But I think he will miss the start of the Premiership."