Laurent Koscielny is set to make his top level comeback from injury when Arsenal host Europa League opponents Qarabag on Thursday.The Gunners club captain has not played since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in May, but will feature in a much-changed team.The defender missed France’s World Cup success as he battled back to fitness and featured for 85 minutes in a Checkatrade Trophy cl...Full Story »

ARSENAL defender Laurent Koscielny has turned to yoga to help his return to fitness. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since May after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right leg during the Gunners' Europa League semi-final, second leg against Atletico Madrid, crushing his World Cup dream with France. Laurent Koscielny has taken up Yoga to help with his rehab Part of the defender's rehabi...Full Story »

Barcelona could make moves for either David Luiz or Laurent Koscielny should current defensive star Samuel Umtiti require surgery on his knee. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona dipping into the market for a new centre in January depends on whether the Frenchman requires further treatment on his knee, and that the club are after a defender with experience to bolster their side during Umt...Full Story »

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery is likely to make wholesale alterations to his side for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup fourth-round clash with Blackpool. Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in contention after recovering from a leg fracture while Laurent Koscielny is also back in training but may be too short of fitness to make a comeback from his Achilles injury. If either Nacho Monreal or Sead Kolasina...Full Story »

Laurent Koscielny has retired from international football and detailed how France's World Cup success had more of a negative impact on him than the injury that ruled him out of contention. Arsenal defender Koscielny was unavailable for selection for the competition in Russia after tearing his Achilles in the Europa League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid last May. The 33-year-ol...Full Story »

Koscielny will be sidelined for the World Cup this summer The French Federation has confirmed that defender Laurent Koscielny is ruled out of this summer's World Cup in Russia. Koscielny suffered a serious injury during the first 10 minutes of Arsenal's Europa League semi final second leg defeat at Atletico Madrid. The defender was clearly in pain as he was stretchered off the field and Arsen...Full Story »

Arsenal will be without captain Laurent Koscielny when Burnley visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for Arsene Wenger’s final home game as manager. Koscielny suffered a serious Achilles injury in Thursday’s Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid and looks set to miss the World Cup with France. Mohamed Elneny (ankle) and Santi Cazorla (Achilles) are also sidelined but Pierre-Emer...Full Story »

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is wanted by Marseille The Arsenal defender, along with his team-mate Olivier Giroud, have been heavily linked with the French club in recent weeks. Marseille endured a tough camping last season, finishing fifth in the Ligue 1 table. They are eager to complete a number of high-profile deals this summer to hit back next term. Koscielny says he is in the dark...Full Story »

Arsenal are once again sweating on the fitness of Laurent Koscielny ahead of their final Premier League game of the season at home to Everton on Sunday. The France defender is struggling with a calf issue and could be left out as a precaution ahead of the FA Cup final having missed two of the last three games. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring) is definitely out but Aaron Ramsey (leg) should ...Full Story »

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has left the door open to a return to France this summer. Koscielny admits he's aware of interest from cashed up Olympique Marseille. He told SFR Sport: "OM? I was told about it, but there is nothing concrete ... It may be a desire to return to France, but there will be many questions that will be asked, because it is never simple to be in a club like Arsen...Full Story »