With ankle injury ruling Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette out of action for the North London club until October, coach Unai Emery did have some positive injury news ahead of their game with Watford as he confirmed defenders Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney are close to a return to action after injury.
While neither will be available for the trip to Vicarage Road, Emery says they will get minutes with the U23s to regain match fitness.
The full statement on Arsenal’s website said:
“After assessments to an ongoing ankle issue, we have advised that Alex will need to rest and strengthen his ankle to regain full fitness.