LAURENT KOSCIELNY has had surgery on a ruptured Achilles and will be out for six-months, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed.
The French defender will miss the World Cup after picking up the horror injury against Atletico Madrid last week.
Laurent Koscielny has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an Achilles injuryREUTERS
He was stretchered off in tears early on during the Europa League semi-final clash, which the Gunners lost 1-0.
And Wenger confirmed during a press conference today the 32-year-old will be out until at least December.
He said: “Koscielny is devastated. He has had surgery and is out for six months.
“You will not see him until December at best.
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny was carried off on a stretcher during Atletico Madrid defeatAFP or licensors
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“He will miss the World Cup.
“You always try to be positive. Try and support people when they suffer.”
Koscielny has made 51 appearances for France, and this is expected to have been his last chance at lifting the World Cup.
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