Hector Bellerin is reportedly ready to hand Freddie Ljungberg a huge fitness boost ahead of Thursday’s game against Brighton.
The London Evening Standard reports that the Spaniard should be passed fit for the meeting with Graham Potter’s side.
It was reported earlier this week that the defender’s availability was still unclear after missing Arsenal’s previous two outings.
The report claims ‘there’s a chance’ Bellerin will make the game – however the same cannot be said for Dani Ceballos, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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This will come as a timely boost for Arsenal and Ljungberg, just as it seemed like he may be on the sidelines once again.
Not only will Bellerin’s return to the team help the Gunners get on the front foot offensively, but he adds some much-needed leadership qualities at the back too.
Given how fragile the back four looked against Norwich last weekend, Bellerin’s return will be a huge boost for the interim Arsenal boss.
Lots of Brighton’s service in the final third comes from Aaron Mooy and Pascal Gross, who take up inside-forward roles and Bellerin’s experience compared to Calum Chambers in that role should help Arsenal nullify their threats.
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