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Arsenal Vs Porstmouth: 5 things we learned – The future is bright

By Andrew Dowdeswell

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Eddie Nkethia of Arsenal is congratulated by team-mates after he scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Eddie Nkethia of Arsenal is congratulated by team-mates after he scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /
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PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal is stretchered off following an injury during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal is stretchered off following an injury during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

4. Let’s hope Lucas Torreira injury isn’t nasty

It looked like an uncomfortable, awkward fall. Breaking out from midfield early on, Lucas Torreira went to prod the ball past the Portsmouth defender. The Portsmouth defender lunged in, one leg sliding either side of the ball and Torreira’s leg. As the pair fell, Torreira’s leg twisted, turned, and looked to contort at a nasty angle.

The Uruguayan was left writhing in pain. He spent a few minutes on the floor receiving treatment before eventually being stretchered off, Dani Ceballos the man to replace him. No news regarding the injury has yet come forward, but it did not look nice.

Torreira has struggled for starting opportunities in recent weeks, Mikel Arteta preferring Ceballos as Granit Xhaka’s partner. As a result, a full 90 minutes here was critical as he looked to recoup full match sharpness in preparation for the final stretch of the season. Now, he might well spend a significant portion rehabbing in the physio room. Let’s hope it is not too nasty.