Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney could return from injury for Villarreal showdown

Kieran Tierney could make his return from a knee injury for the second leg of Arsenal’s Europa League semi-final clash with Villarreal.

The Gunners trail 2-1 from the first leg in Spain but left-back Tierney could be recalled for his first appearance since April 3, while striker Alexandre Lacazette has overcome a hamstring issue and may also be involved.

Centre-back David Luiz suffered a hamstring injury of his own in Sunday’s win over Newcastle and is unlikely to feature, while midfielder Dani Ceballos is suspended after being sent off in the first leg.

Arsenal provisional squad: Leno, Ryan, Bellerin, Cedric, Chambers, Gabriel, Mari, Holding, Luiz, Tierney, Xhaka, Elneny, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Willian, Pepe, Aubameyang, Martinelli, Lacazette, Nketiah, Balogun.

 

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