Tierney nearing return, Runarsson's rare chance, Lokonga ahead of schedule - Arsenal loan report
The past week has brought about mixed experiences for the Arsenal players who are out on loan this season with Kieran Tierney inching closer to making a comeback for Real Sociedad.
Having sustained a hamstring injury right at the end of September, the left-back subsequently missed nine games in succession across all competitions and watched on from the sidelines during the October international break as Scotland qualified for next summer's European Championships.
But after returning to training ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash at home to Sevilla, Tierney is now just one step away from being back on the pitch as he was an unused substitute as La Real emerged 2-1 winners over the visitors who were reduced to nine-men when Sergio Ramos and Jesus Navas were sent-off.
As Tierney will now be eyeing an appearance in Real Sociedad's Champions League tie against RB Salzburg on Wednesday, below are updates on how Arsenal's other five senior loan players have fared over the past week.
The goalkeeper was handed a rare start for Cardiff City in their dramatic win over Preston North End on Saturday. That's now two Championship appearances for Runar Alex Runarsson in a week where Iceland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 remain alive as they will face Israel in a play-off next year.
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