Arsenal stars Alexandre Lacazette, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny put Liverpool humiliation behind them in France training
ARSENAL trio Alexandre Lacazette, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny are doing their best to forget their Liverpool humiliation in France training.
Just days after the Reds put four past the Gunners, the French internationals are preparing for a crunch qualifier against Holland.
Olivier Giroud is the main man for France despite struggling to crack the Arsenal teamReutersAlexandre Lacazette has won just 11 caps for France after making his debut in 2013AFP
Koscielny was the only one to start at Anfield and was unable to contain Jurgen Klopp’s rampant attacking trio.
France are second in their qualifying group – behind leaders Sweden on goal difference.
The top two sit on 13 points, with Holland three behind in third and facing mising a second major tournament in a row.
Les Blues beat the Dutch 1-0 in their last fixture and could pile the pressure on Dick Advocaat with another victory.
The rivals meet on Thursday at the Stade de France and the French will be favourites.
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Antoine Griezmann was all smiles as he was put through his facesAFPLaurent Koscielny and Arsenal were given the runaround by LiverpoolRex FeaturesOlivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette came off the bench against LiverpoolReuters
"He's waiting for a transfer that we don't know will happen. He's put himself in a tricky situation with his club.
"It's up to them and their advisors to see what's best for the player. I can't take someone who's inactive and who doesn't know what tomorrow will bring."
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