Eberechi Eze boost for Arsenal ahead of Bournemouth clash

Arsenal have received a major lift with Eberechi Eze back in full first-team training ahead of this weekend’s crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

The 27-year-old playmaker had been out since pulling out of England duty in late March with a calf problem, raising fears he could miss a key stretch of the run-in.

His return eases the pressure on Mikel Arteta, who has been juggling a packed treatment room featuring Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and William Saliba among others. Eze’s ability to glide past defenders, link midfield and attack, and operate on either flank gives Arsenal fresh spark at a time when every point matters.

So far this season, Eze has played 43 games in all competitions, registering 9 goals and 6 assists. Those numbers underline how important he has become to Arsenal’s attacking structure as they push for the title with just seven league fixtures left. With Eze back in full training and edging towards match fitness, optimism is growing that he can make a decisive impact in the final weeks of the campaign.