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Bellerin mature enough to come back stronger for Arsenal - Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says Hector Bellerin is mature enough to recover from his latest injury set back and come back a stronger player.

It was revealed on Tuesday that the 23-year-old will be ruled out for up to nine months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Chelsea last weekend.

Bellerin had only just recovered from a calf strain that had kept him out of action over the festive period, but he is now set to miss the rest of the 2018-19 season at least.

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Speaking to the Gunners' official website , Emery said: "Yes, we were sad and we are sad now after his injury.