Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu has been spotted taking part in first team training ahead of the Gunners clash against Brighton. The Japanese defender missed out on the 3-1 win over West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Boxing Day.
Tomiyasu took part in some individual running sessions as he targeted a return to the first team squad. The 24-year-old has been hampered by injuries throughout this season and last featured for Mikel Arteta's side in the 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the end of October.
The Japanese defender suffered yet another injury during his time away at the World Cup but he is now edging closer to a return before the new year. The Gunners will be hoping to maintain the gap to Manchester City with another strong result against Brighton on Saturday.
