There is a huge boost for Arteta as the £45m signing Hincapié nears the Arsenal debut. After an anxious wait, the Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie is set to make his Premier League debut after the international break. It is a much-needed boost for the squad of Mikel Arteta. The summer signing could become available for the London derby against Fulham.
The Awaited Return
Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen, Hincapié has only played one minute for the Gunners. A late cameo appearance in a Champions League win over Athletic Club. That happened due to a slight groin issue in connection with his recovery from the surgery in the summer.
Arteta confirmed the player would return before the West Ham match. “He will be available after the international break. After that hopefully he will have a couple of sessions with the team and he will be ready to go”. The defender stayed at the club’s training complex for the international break to get the extra time in the rehabilitation without flying to overseas.
The Potential Debut at Fulham
The trip to Craven Cottage will evidently present Hincapié’s chance to be finally unleashed. However, some Fulham match previews even claim the Ecuador international might make his Premier League debut. His return is a big boost for Arteta and Arsenal, who has had to navigate the injuries to a few of the key players.
Author’s Opinion
While it may be too soon for him to start against Fulham, the mere presence of the potential new defender gives Mikel Arteta a new and potentially a high-quality option to utilize in case of any urgency. While it would be great for Arsenal to keep the form they’ve started the season with, integrating the £45 million defender may prove to be another piece of silverware.
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