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Hector Bellerin ankle injury: Arsenal defender crocked in Spain Under-21s’ victory over San Marino

Arsene Wenger will be worried after his right-back went down in latter stages of clash and reports suggest he missed training

Bellerin is already a Spain international and has won three caps

HECTOR BELLERIN has given Arsenal a real fright after injuring his ankle during Spain’s Under-21 victory over San Marino.

The Gunners right-back was surprisingly overlooked for the first team by new boss Julen Lopetegui.

 Hector Bellerin would be a big miss for Arsenal if he has picked up ankle injury
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Hector Bellerin would be a big miss for Arsenal if he has picked up ankle injuryCredit: Getty Images

And it appears it’s a double whammy for Bellerin as his night with the Spanish kids ended painfully.

Reports in Spain suggest he sat out training yesterday due to the knock — and it is unclear whether he will face Estonia U-21s on Monday.

Bellerin and Co. secured a 3-0 win over the minnows in their Euro 2017 qualifier with goals from Munir, Denis Suarez and Jorge Mene.

 Hector Bellerin was a surprise omission for Spain's World Cup qualifiers
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Hector Bellerin was a surprise omission for Spain's World Cup qualifiersCredit: EPA
 Spain Under-21s beat San Marino Under-21s 3-0 in Euro 2071 qualifying clash
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Spain Under-21s beat San Marino Under-21s 3-0 in Euro 2071 qualifying clashCredit: Getty Images

If the injury is serious, it would come as a massive blow to Arsene Wenger.

The Gunners have hit top gear in recent weeks and look set to mount a real title challenge.

Bellerin has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the Premier Leaguewith Barcelona recently showing an interest.

 Hector Bellerin is a massive part of how Arsenal play and his absence would be a blow
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Hector Bellerin is a massive part of how Arsenal play and his absence would be a blowCredit: PA:Press Association


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 Hector Bellerin's pace and awareness has made him one of best right-backs in England
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Hector Bellerin's pace and awareness has made him one of best right-backs in EnglandCredit: AP:Associated Press

His pace and awareness is an important part of Arsenal’s game and he would be a massive miss.

The Gunners are third in the table — a point behind North London rivals, Tottenham and two off Manchester City.

They face Swansea at home a week on Saturday, before welcoming Ludogorets in the Champions League four days later.

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