Lauren targeting swift return

Arsenal right-back Lauren could be back in the side by September, if all goes to plan.

The Cameroonian underwent surgery in January to treat a longstanding knee problem, and has not played since then. In the meantime, Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Eboue has cemented his spot at right back, and Lauren could find himself among the subsititutes on his return.

"So far everything I have done is going well, the knee is responding well," Lauren told the official website.

"At the moment we are looking at probably one and a half months, two months maximum, until I can play again.

"Emmanuel is a very nice guy and I'm very happy for him because he's been fantastic. I feel proud because he's a young player and will keep improving in every part of his game.

"It will be difficult for me to get my place back but I am not worried."

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