Emery confirms Bellerin faces ‘weeks’ on the sidelines
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed that Hector Bellerin is facing ‘weeks’ on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Southampton.
As quoted by BBC Sport, the Spaniard delivered an update on the condition of his compatriot, who was forced off at half-time in the Gunners’ 3-2 defeat against the Saints.
The loss means that Arsenal’s 22-game unbeaten run in all competitions has come to an end, leaving Emery and his men with plenty of food for thought.
Speaking to the media following the crushing blow at St Mary’s Stadium, Emery was unable to provide particularly positive news on the full-back’s situation. The manager said:
Bellerin has a small injury – he is going to be some weeks off I think.
It is reported that the 23-year-old has sustained a calf injury, adding to Arsenal’s ongoing defensive woes in terms of injuries.
Emery will be desperately keen for Bellerin to make a speedy return to action but is likely to call on Stephan Lichtsteiner on the right-hand side of defence over the festive period of fixtures.