Arsenal manager Unai Emery has stated Nicolas Pepe must attain full fitness before he can play 90 minutes for the Gunners.
The 24-year-old winger made his debut in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in their opening Premier League game on Sunday.
The forward, who joined the London-based club this month from French Ligue 1 side Lille, was introduced for Reiss Nelson in the 71st minute of the encounter.
Emery explained why his £72 million summer record buy was limited to a 20-minute cameo against the Magpies at St James' Park.