Arsenal have received major injury boost prior to their weekend clash against Burnley in the Premier League, as three players are set to return.
Hector Bellerin, who has been instrumental for the Gunners this season has missed the last two games after suffering an ankle injury in training ahead of the Preston game, but it seems the defender has recovered and will be back on Sunday.
It is wonderful news for Wenger, as the North London club are devoid of any able back-up filling his boots at right-back. The boss has been playing Gabriel in the Spaniard’s absence but the center-back hasn’t had the same impact.
Gibbs, who has also missed the last 4 games with a knee injury is back in full training and will be in contention for the weekend game.
Coquelin has been on the sidelines since suffering a hamstring injury during our 3-3 draw with Bournemouth earlier this month and was initially not expected back until the start of February, but it’s turned out to be nothing serious.
Analyst Ben Dinnery, who works for the likes of Sky Sports confirmed on Twitter that the trio are back in full training and should be fit to face Burnley this weekend.
Bellerin, Gibbs and Coquelin have all returned to full training. The trio will be available on Sunday *barring any setbacks. #AFC
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) January 16, 2017
It will be great news to have another option in the middle of the park with Coquelin fit as Santi Cazorla is still out following ankle surgery while Mohamed Elneny is at the African Cup of Nations.
Dinnery also had a positive update on the fitness of Giroud by claiming that his ankle injury isn’t as bad as first feared.
Giroud ankle injury is not as bad as initially feared, the striker continues to be assessed. #AFC optimistic he could be ready for Sunday.
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) January 16, 2017
The French international picked up the problem during our win at Swansea on Saturday but it’s understood the club are confident he’ll be available on Sunday. It remains to be seen whether Wenger will risk playing Giroud immediately considering the abundance of options present in that slot.
