Arsenal handed huge boost ahead of Europa League clash with BATE Borisov

Aaron Ramsey is set to return to the Arsenal squad for their Europa League clash with BATE Borisov.

Ramsey sat out last week’s defeat in Belarus with a knee problem but has returned to full training.

The Welshman, who will join Juventus on a free transfer this summer, could be brought into the starting line-up after the disappointing performance in the first leg.

Mesut Ozil was also missing from that one despite returning to training and it remains to be seen if he is involved at the Emirates on Thursday night.

Unai Emery will be forced into a reshuffle with striker Alexandre Lacazette suspended after he was sent off for an elbow.

Sokratis could also return to an Arsenal  defence that has appeared leaky in his absence.

The defender picked up an ankle injury in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United but is hopeful of making a return.


Emery must decide whether to risk the Greek or rest him ahead of the weekend clash with Southampton.

Arsenal still have a number of long-term injury concerns though with Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding and Danny Welbeck remaining sidelined.

The Gunners trail 1-0 from a disappointing first leg in Belarus but will be hopeful of overturning the deficit.


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