Unai Emery has explained the reasoning behind his substitution of Lucas Torreira during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Watford on Monday evening, per the London Evening Standard. The Uruguay international was withdrawn at half-time, with Mesut Ozil introduced in his place. What’s the word? Emery has explained that he merely withdrew Torreira as a precautionary measure. The midfielder, of course, was involved in a clash with Troy Deeney in the first half which led to the striker’s sending off, having quite clearly aimed an elbow at Torreira’s face. The little Uruguayan had a knock, according to Emery, and the manager also felt that the atmosphere had turned against the 23-year-old after his...
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