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Arsenal duo set to return against Burnley + Elneny to make debut
Arsenal have been handed a double boost with Francis Coquelin and Tomas Rosicky set to feature against Burnley while Mohamed Elneny is also expected to make his debut this weekend.
Coquelin returned ahead of schedule following knee surgery in late November and the midfielder has been undertaking endurance training at London Colney for over a week.
Arsene Wenger had hoped to play him in an U21’s game first but with the youngsters playing Stoke away this weekend, the Telegraph claim the boss feels our FA Cup clash against Burnley at the Emirates is a more suitable fixture for the 23-year-old to make his comeback.
So as long as Francis doesn’t suffer any setback in training over the next few days, he should play some part against the Clarets this weekend which will be a HUGE boost for the club.
We’ve had to make-do with Flamini in the defensive midfield role over the last two months so I can’t wait for Coquelin’s name to be back on the team-sheet.
The Telegraph also suggest that Rosicky should feature against the Championship side after stepping up his comeback with a run-out for the under-21’s last week.
The Czech international is yet to feature this season after suffering a knee injury way back in June but the 35-year-old should finally return to the field on Saturday.
We could also get to see our first glimpse of new signing Elneny as the newspaper says Wenger will finally hand him his debut against Burnley this weekend.
The Egyptian international has been an unused substitute in our last two games but the FA Cup fourth round tie is the perfect opportunity to integrate him in to the first team.
My best guess is that Elneny and Coquelin will start in midfield together with Rosicky probably among the subs, but we’ll have to wait and see what Wenger decides to do.
We begin the latest defence of our FA Cup this weekend as Arsenal look to win the trophy for a record third consecutive year. It’s highly unlikely that we’ll be able to do ‘the treble’ but it’s worth putting a few quid on it as you should get decent odds. For those of you who enjoy a promo code at the bookmakers, make sure you take advantage to secure the best odds and bonuses.
Adeayo
January 26, 2016 at 1:03 pm
I can’t wait to see welbeck back to full fitness
Ayuen Abraham Weldit
January 26, 2016 at 2:06 pm
Am happy with this playing style .
taiwo oriyomi
January 26, 2016 at 4:37 pm
what a gud news to see coquelin back on field, am expecting is pairing with elneny & rosicky in midfield while sanchez, iwobi & campbell upfront with ospina in goal post, debuchy, gabriel, chambers & gibbs at defence
jxy
January 27, 2016 at 4:39 pm
good to hear this new
cech in goal
hopfully its bellerin gabrial koscielny and monreal in defence
elneny and coqelin in the midfield
and ozil sanchez giroud and walcott in attack