‘Incredible’ Arsenal player could be back from injury vs Burnley on Saturday 

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Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe could return to action against Burnley on Saturday.

Smith Rowe missed out on the trip to West Ham United over the weekend after picking up an ankle injury.

Mikel Arteta revealed ahead of the 6-0 win over the Hammers that the 23-year-old ‘turned his ankle in training’. 

The Hale End Academy product had just started to work his way back into Arteta’s side before the fresh injury setback.

But fortunately for Smith Rowe and Arsenal, it would appear that his latest setback isn’t a serious one. 

Smith Rowe could return to Arsenal squad for Burnley

Charles Watts claims that Smith Rowe was eager to try and play through the pain after his ankle injury.

But Arsenal weren’t willing to risk his fitness for the trip to West Ham and ultimately decided to leave him out of the squad.

However, the journalist notes that Smith Rowe could yet be involved against Burnley on Saturday as Arsenal continue to monitor his injury.

And even if Saturday’s game comes too soon for him, he is not expected to be out for long.

It will be a huge boost for Arsenal to have Smith Rowe back to full fitness ahead of the business end of the season.

The Gunners will face a packed schedule from here on out, with the Champions League knockout stages set to get underway this week.

Smith Rowe has largely struggled for minutes over the past 18 months but he is undoubtedly an ‘incredible’ talent.

Yet, his recent displays in an Arsenal shirt would suggest he could yet force his way back into Arteta’s plans. And with games set to come thick and fast over the coming weeks, Arteta will need plenty of options, particularly in the middle of the park.