Koscielny boost for Gunners boss

– Arsenal could be boosted by the return of club captain Laurent Koscielny after seven months out due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Koscielny missed out on France’s World Cup victory in Russia and is yet to feature for new Arsenal boss Unai Emery.

The 33-year-old defender limped out of the Checkatrade Trophy clash at Portsmouth on Tuesday night, but under-23 coach Freddie Ljungberg confirmed it was just due to cramp.

Koscielny could even be in contention for selection against Huddersfield in the Premier League tomorrow.

“Laurent Koscielny continued his rehabilitation on Tuesday with an appearance for our Under-21s at Portsmouth,” the club said.

“We lost 2-1, but Laurent completed 85 minutes and has come through without complications.

“Laurent, who played 45 minutes for our Under-23s at Derby last week, and will be assessed ahead of tomorrow’s game against Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium.” –

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