Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny injured in France clash – leaving fans lamenting deadline day
Gunners centre-back went down clutching his ankle before Thomas Lemar showed fans what they were missing with a superb double
LAURENT KOSCIELNY went down injured in France's clash with Holland - leaving Arsenal fans in even more of a panic about their deadline day nightmare.
The France centre-back went down clutching his ankle following a challenge from Arjen Robben.
Koscielny, 31, was able to continue after receiving some treatment on the sidelines with Arsene Wenger watching from the stands.
But that did not stop concerned supporters voicing their frustration after missing out on Thomas Lemar on a disappointing deadline day.
Despite flogging Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain to turn a net profit this window, the Gunners have been quiet on deadline day to frustrate supporters.
Alexis Sanchez was poised to join Manchester City but a last gasp plea to potential replacement Thomas Lemar from his France team-mates - including Koscielny - failed.
The vice-captain is a popular figure with the Arsenal faithful - a dying breed after some early-season struggles.
But he has had problems with injury and Wenger will be desperate to see him return unscathed after some defensive struggles this season.
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France took the lead in their key qualifier thanks to Antoine Griezmann's composed finish.
And Monaco star Lemar showed Gunners fans what they were missing by scoring a beauty and adding a late third.
Paris Saint-Germain signing Kylian Mbappe got the fourth for a star-studded France.
