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title: "“We have a gem!” – Arsenal fans relieved after Greek sides end Mavropanos interest"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2019-08-21T14:00:55Z"
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# “We have a gem!” – Arsenal fans relieved after Greek sides end Mavropanos interest

Konstantinos Mavropanos hasn’t had the best 18 months.

After joining Arsenal from PAS Giannina last January, the 21-year-old has suffered multiple injuries, which has resulted in the defender making just seven first-team appearances.

![Warren Little/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1144168778.jpg)

The Greek centre-back has recently suffered a recurrence of a groin problem and now looks set to be sidelined until October.

However, the unfortunate injury could actually prove to be a blessing in disguise.

According to the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-star-set-emirates-stay-18973899), the player’s recent injury has put AEK Athens and Panathinaikos off attempting to bring the player back to his native country before the end of the month.

And these Arsenal fans were quick to reply to the news, with many heaping praise on the defender.

> Twitter: Genuinely believe Mavropanos has all the qualities to break into your first team. He’s just been very unlucky with injuries. We have a gem. (@WanIwobi)

> Twitter: Excellent news. Would have liked to see Mavropanos go out on loan to a side in a top-five league, but with Mustafi… https://t.co/NFk3ZvzyfJ (@dylanwalsh\_)

> Twitter: @laythy29 More confident with him than chambers as 3rd/4th choice (@AmazingShambles)

> Twitter: I like Mavropanos. He is raw but has great potential. Let’s hope he can stay fit and can get a run of cup games tha… https://t.co/tGPCT5Ge2P (@TheArsenalMemz)

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### Read Arsenal verdict

Mavropanos certainly has the potential to succeed at the Emirates, however, as mentioned, his fitness is a serious concern.

It may have been good for him to head out on loan this season, but the recent injury has made that highly unlikely.

If he can shake off the groin problem and remain fit for the remainder of the campaign, he may well have a chance of featuring on a regular basis in the Gunners’ cup competitions, with Shkodran Mustafi seemingly heading for an Arsenal exit.

We’ll have to wait and see, but Mavropanos’ recent injury could prove to be a blessing in disguise, especially if he can showcase his promising ability to Unai Emery when he returns.