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Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin channels his inner-David Beckham with bizarre new cornrows haircut after getting the chop

Spanish full-back yesterday posted an image of himself at the barbers, but was seen at training with the shock style

ARSENAL defender Hector Bellerin has channelled his inner-David Beckham with his new hairstyle... cornrows.

The Spanish full-back, 22, posted a snap on Friday of himself at the barbers, but didn't let on to what he had done.

 Hector Bellerin showed off his new hairstyle in Arsenal training on Saturday
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Hector Bellerin showed off his new hairstyle in Arsenal training on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images

But Bellerin brashly showed off the shock new style in Arsenal training as the side prepare to take on Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday.


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The look was not too dissimilar to that sported by Beckham in 2003 - when he famously broke his arm in a friendly for England against South Africa.

However, Bellerin went a step further, adding an intricately braided top-middle section to the do.

 Hector Bellerin shows off his cornrows/braided look in Arsenal training
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Hector Bellerin shows off his cornrows/braided look in Arsenal trainingCredit: Getty Images
 David Beckham sported the cornrows look on England duty in 2003
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David Beckham sported the cornrows look on England duty in 2003Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Andy Carroll also sported the braided top look last season for West Ham, while Nottingham Forest's Henri Lansbury attempted to pull off something similar earlier this year.

Perhaps Bellerin thought a new hairdo might spark a change in form for himself and Arsenal.

After all, through 33 appearances in all competitions so far this season, the Barcelona target has failed to reach his top form.

 Hector Bellerin teased a new style was on the way on Friday
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Hector Bellerin teased a new style was on the way on Friday
 Hector Bellerin in training ahead of the FA Cup game between Arsenal and Man City
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Hector Bellerin in training ahead of the FA Cup game between Arsenal and Man CityCredit: Getty Images
 Andy Carroll has also sported the braided look in recent seasons
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Andy Carroll has also sported the braided look in recent seasonsCredit: Reuters

The Spaniard arguably enjoyed his best season at the Emirates in the 2014-15 season, but has been on a steady decline since.

One theory put forward is that Bellerin is struggling to cope with his duties in attack and defence with the midfield less stringent then in previous years.

 Henri Lansbury has also shown off a similar style in the 2016-17 season
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Henri Lansbury has also shown off a similar style in the 2016-17 seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
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