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Report claims Alexandre Lacazette and Willian will be available to face Leeds United

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According to Football.London, Arsenal duo Alexandre Lacazette and Willian are expected to face Leeds United after the international break.

Both players were substituted in the 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday night, though the changes didn’t exactly alter the game.

Some may be wondering whether the duo were injured, but it’s claimed that there are no concerns over the fitness of both players.

The report adds that the pair are expected to be available to face Leeds United after the international break, with their substitutions down to selection rather than injuries.

Lacazette and Willian may be fit to play against Leeds, but whether they actually start the game remains to be seen given concerns over their form.

Lacazette has now gone six games without a goal in all competitions and has looked out of sorts in recent outings.

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Willian is showing a lack of creativity on the right flank, and having turned in another flat performance against Villa, Nicolas Pepe is surely rivalling the Brazilian.

Both players are underperforming right now, and whilst it’s a positive that they aren’t injured, their roles against Leeds are undoubtedly under threat.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images