Unai Emery has confirmed that Shkodran Mustafi only suffered a 'small injury' in Arsenal's win over Fulham on New Year's Day and will not spend much time on the sidelines.
Mustafi was replaced by Lucas Torreira at half time with Arsenal 1-0 up, causing considerable concern. The Gunners are already short staffed in defence, with Rob Holding, Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin all recovering from injuries.
Arsenal went on to win 4-1 and Emery allayed concerns over Mustafi's injury after the match, explaining that the substitution had been merely a precautionary measure.
"It’s a small injury, a small problem," said the Spaniard, quoted by football.