In case you didn’t know…
Bellerin has been on the sidelines since he picked up a knee injury back in January. The right-back has since undergone ACL surgery and came off the bench to play 13 minutes as the Gunners established a thumping 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the League Cup last night.
The Spain international replaced Kieran Tierney and made an immediate impact, bagging an assist for Joe Willock’s goal.
The 24-year-old defender was the first-choice right-back under Emery and his absence has left Arsenal with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who currently plays out of position to accommodate the vacant position.
The heart of the matter
Emery has heaped praise on Bellerin’s attitude on and off the pitch and has explained that the club will not rush him into the squad.
The Spanish manager said in his post-match press conference,
When asked if Bellerin will start against the Red Devils, the former Sevilla boss said,
What’s next?
Arsenal are scheduled to face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Monday night.
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