Arsenal injury boost as Willian confirmed fit for Dundalk clash

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Arsenal have been handed a big boost ahead of their game with Dundalk tomorrow, with the club’s website confirming that Brazilian winger, Willian, is now available for selection.

Willian missed the weekend’s Premier League round of fixtures but, as confirmed by Arsenal.com, has recovered from a minor calf problem to be available to Mikel Arteta.

The 32-year-old has been integral for the Gunners this season since arriving from Chelsea. He signed a big-money contract in the summer, with the Daily Mail claiming wages of £220k-a-week were agreed for him to sign.

Willian could well go straight into the starting XI for what will be expected to be a relatively straight forward game for Arsenal.

Dundalk are way below the Gunners in terms of resources, budget, and history, so Mikel Arteta’s men will be expected to comfortably see off their Irish opponents.

A number of players will be hoping to be selected in the wide area Willian normally operates. Nicolas Pepe may get his chance, while Willian may also be deployed as a number ten.

A boost for the Gunners who should have no issues tomorrow – TBR View

This is a timely boos in general for the Gunners but whether they risk the Brazilian in a game they should win with an under-23 squad remains to be seen.

However, it’s a chance for Willian to get some proper minutes under his belt, too. This could tempt Arteta into handing the experienced winger a start.

Willian will be important for Arsenal all season and has started well since arriving in the summer. His return from injury should help the Gunners as they plot their way through a busy campaign.