Arsenal boss Unai Emery has told Denis Suarez he needs to be patient as he eyes his first start.
Suarez, who arrived on loan from Barcelona during the January transfer window has made two appearances against Manchester City and Huddersfield, all coming from the bench. Arsenal fans are hopeful he will start against BATE Borisov after being included in the squad for the trip to Belarus.
“His adaptation is good but he needs time. He is okay to start but also he can be on the bench,” said Emery.
“For us, it’s very important this adaptation and after, he can help us. He needs to earn, little by little, minutes and confidence and take rhythm with us,” he added.