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Bellerin and Xhaka hoping to return for Everton clash

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Bellerin and Xhaka hoping to return for Everton clash

Hector Bellerin and Granit Xhaka are both hoping to be fit for the Gunners’ trip to Everton on Saturday, according to football.london.

Bellerin was withdrawn shortly before the 3-1 win over West Ham last Monday with a hamstring problem and also sat out the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Xhaka was replaced during the victory over the Hammers with concussion and was absent against the defending champions due to concussion protocols.

But it appears as if both could give the club a much-needed injury boost for the trip to Merseyside. 


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Bellerin will more than likely walk back into the starting line-up when fully fit, and fans will be hoping he can replace the versatile Ainsley Maitland-Niles at Goodison Park.

Xhaka’s return may be delayed though. The Swiss star is battling Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira and Joe Willock for two midfield spots in front of the back four, so whoever is in charge on the weekend could decide to leave the 27-year-old out.

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