Unai Emery Hopeful Lucas Torreira Will Be Fit for Everton After Vorskla Injury

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is hopeful Lucas Torreira will be fit to feature in Sunday's Premier League clash with Everton after he was withdrawn from Thursday's UEFA Europa League showdown with Vorskla. 

Torreira made his first start for the Gunners in the game and was impressive before being taken off before the hour-mark with a knock. The midfielder was on the end of a heavy challenge in the first period and could be seen with ice on his knee on the sidelines.

After the match Emery said he was confident that after a couple of days of recovery, the Uruguay international would be able to play some part when the Toffees visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, per Dom Farrell of Goal.

"Each match we play, I am responsible for the group and for Torreira also," said the Arsenal boss. "I think it is better [for him] to leave the match. I hope that [after] tomorrow and Saturday, he will be OK for Sunday. Lucas is playing with his progress on the team and on our ideas. Each minute he is playing, he is doing very well."

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Arsenal won the contest at a canter in the end, as a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as well as goals from Danny Welbeck and Mesut Ozil helped the Gunners to a 4-2 win over the Ukrainian side.

Despite the attacking firepower being on form for Arsenal, the polished performance of Torreira was once again a talking point after the match. Mattias Karen of ESPN FC and Charles Watts of Football London both commented on his display:

What makes the former Sampdoria man such an impressive player is the range of attributes he has in his game.

On the ball he is always looking forward and seeking to be incisive. For a player who is diminutive in stature, there is also a presence about his play; Torreira snaps into tackles and is regularly well positioned to pick off stray passes.

The commitment he has showcased so far has also made Torreira a fan favourite. Football writer Dylan Walsh noted one moment in particular from the clash with Vorskla that summed up his determination:

So far this season in the Premier League Emery has opted for a midfield pairing of Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi, a summer signing from Lorient. While the team have won their last three matches in succession in the top flight, Torreira has made a big impact off the bench in the last two games.

Arsenal supporters have been keen to see more from their new No. 11, and it surely won't be long until he's stamping his authority on matches in the Premier League from the start. However, this knock may mean those who frequent the Emirates Stadium may have to wait a little longer yet to see him in the XI in a league fixture.