Arsenal have left London to Italy without Hector Bellerin in preparation for the Europa League round of 16 show-down against AC Milan on Thursday.

The Spanish defender has had his hamstring problem aggravated due to the Gunners tight game schedule, having played three matches in 8 days.

Bellerin was part of the Arsenal first XI who lost twice against Manchester City- at the Carabao Cup final and Premier League. Wenger had rested the Spaniard for 80 minutes in Brighton’s 2-1 loss last Sunday, with the hope of returning against AC Milan.

Arsene Wenger will be looking to avoid a 4th successive defeat as they face the newly rejuvenated AC Milan, led by Gennaro Gattuso at the San Siro on Thursday.

The 22-year-old right defender might be sidelined for 3 weeks and will miss Arsenal’s Premier League game against Watford and the return leg of the Europa League round of 16 game at the Emirates against AC Milan.

Arsenal will now be travelling to San Siro without Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin and Alexandre Lacazette who are all out due to injuries.

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