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Arsenal rocked by new injury concern for defender after Sanchez suffers muscle problem
ARSENAL defender Hector Bellerin was reportedly unable to take part in full training with Spain's under-21s today.
Hector Bellerin is a doubt for Spain's under-21s
The 21-year-old played the full 90 minutes for Arsenal against Spurs on Sunday after missing last week's win over Ludogorets.
Manager Arsene Wenger said he could have featured in the Champions League clash but opted to rest him ahead of the north London derby.
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But it seems Bellerin is still suffering from some discomfort.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Bellerin and Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams are not 100 per cent fit.
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And as the rest of the squad were preparing of their clash with Austria, the duo trained away from the main group and are doubts for Friday's match.
News of Bellerin's possible injury follows confirmation from Chile that Alexis Sanchez has suffered a 'low grade muscle injury'.
Alexis Sanchez has suffered a 'low grade muscle injury'
Sanchez has been ruled out of Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Colombia and faces a race prove his fitness before next Tuesday's fixture with Uruguay.
Following the international break, Arsenal take on Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain.
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