Hector Bellerin facing lengthy injury lay off as Emery confirms the injury isn’t positive

Following Arsenal 2-0 win over Chelsea Unai Emery confirmed that Hector Bellerin’s injury is “not positive on first impression”. The Spain right-back, 23, was carried off on a stretcher in the 72nd minute at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. He provided the assist for Alexandre Lacazette's opening goal against the Blues, and he made the joint-most interceptions and blocks of any Gunners player alongside Laurent Koscielny. Arsenal’s worst fears over the right-back’s knee injury have been confirmed as he could miss the rest of the season. Bellerin’s lay-off is a huge blow, as he had just returned from injury to Arsenal’s starting line-up and played well against Chelsea before suffering knee damage while stretching for the ball.

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