Sergio Reguilon was notably absent from Brentford’s Premier League clash against Arsenal, with the 27-year-old left-back sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Since his loan move from Tottenham in the January transfer window, Reguilon has featured in seven Premier League appearances for Brentford, making a significant impact.
Despite playing a full game in Brentford’s recent 2-2 draw with Chelsea, Reguilon was not included in the squad for the Arsenal match.
The club confirmed before kick-off that the Spaniard’s absence was due to a minor hamstring injury, but they have not provided clarity on his availability for the upcoming Premier League game against Burnley.
Reguilon’s temporary move to Brentford came after being assured by Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou that he was part of the plans for the season. However, the left-back was unexpectedly sent out on loan to Manchester United shortly after being given assurances by Postecoglou.
The decision to let go of Reguilon was influenced by the club’s summer transfer activities, with Tottenham opting for a fresh set of players for Postecoglou’s debut campaign.
Reguilon expressed his disappointment at the circumstances surrounding his departure from Tottenham, having been a regular fixture during pre-season.
Despite being told he was in Postecoglou’s plans, the Spanish defender found himself behind Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie in the race for the starting left-back position, leading to his loan move to Brentford.
As Reguilon deals with his hamstring injury and hopes for a swift recovery, his absence from the squad against Arsenal underscores the unpredictable nature of football, where injuries and managerial decisions can impact a player’s trajectory, even after receiving assurances about their role in the team.