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Arsenal stars Alexandre Lacazette, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny put Liverpool humiliation behind them in France training

Les Bleus trio must bounce back from humiliating defeat as they prepare to represent their country against Holland

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 team
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Olivier Giroud is the main man for France despite struggling to crack the Arsenal teamCredit: Reuters
 Alexandre Lacazette has won just 11 caps for France after making his debut in 2013
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Alexandre Lacazette has won just 11 caps for France after making his debut in 2013Credit: AFP

Koscielny was the only one to start at Anfield and was unable to contain Jurgen Klopp's rampant attacking trio.

Team-mates Lacazette and Giroud were brought on in the 62nd minute as Arsene Wenger's side failed to register a single shot on target.

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.

 Laurent Koscielny will hope France's defence is better than Arsenal's
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Laurent Koscielny will hope France's defence is better than Arsenal'sCredit: Getty
 Kylian Mbappe looked lively despite speculation about his future
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Kylian Mbappe looked lively despite speculation about his futureCredit: AFP
 Paul Pogba will hope to carry his form over from Manchester United
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Paul Pogba will hope to carry his form over from Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP

Kylian Mbappe was present in training as he closes in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

But Barcelona signing Ousmane Dembele missed out due to a lack of fitness after Borussia Dortmund suspended him.

Boss Didier Deschamps said: "The situation is almost the same as with Mbappe, but Ousmane has not trained for two weeks.

 Antoine Griezmann was all smiles as he was put through his faces
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Antoine Griezmann was all smiles as he was put through his facesCredit: AFP
 Laurent Koscielny and Arsenal were given the runaround by Liverpool
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Laurent Koscielny and Arsenal were given the runaround by LiverpoolCredit: Rex Features
 Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette came off the bench against Liverpool
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Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette came off the bench against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters

"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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