Arsenal given £50m right-back fix for Tekehiro Tomiyasu struggles as the Japanese youngster steps up recovery.
Takehiro Tomiyasu has been absent for Arsenal since he sustained an injury in the 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool in January.
The 23-year-old Japanese international was initially replaced by Ben White before Mikel Arteta received a boost with the return of Cedric Soares from injury.
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Portuguese right-back Cedric Soares has been a consistent performer for Arsenal and contributed to the six Premier League wins from the last seven matches.
The 30-year-old faced criticism when called upon last season, but has stepped up his game since then.
Ben White, who made a shock £50m move away from Brighton in the summer has stepped up for the Gunners after Tomiyasu’s injury.
He started playing as a right-back as Mikel Arteta was left with no hope after the injury of Tomiyasu.
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Ben White received a call-up to the England national team this month with the Arsenal £50m star earning a starting spot against Switzerland. He started the game from the right hand flank with Kyle Walker-Peters up front.
The Spanish manager has nothing to worry about with the availability of Ben White. Bukayo Saka has linked up well with Tomiyasu from the right hand flank.
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The Gunners supporters hope that he comes back with his top consistent performance as Cedric stepped up his game.
Mikel Arteta’s men have won their last 6 of their last 7 games and Cedric played a big role.
It seems like his spot is now at risk as the Portuguese elite convinced the Spanish manager. As stated, Ben White is an option if both right-backs are not available for selection.
