Alexandre Lacazette: Arsene Wenger plays down injury fears after scare in Sevilla defeat

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has played injury fears over Alexandre Lacazette after he limped off against Sevilla.

Alexandre Lacazette scores on debut for Arsenal

Lacazette scored on his first start for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium but his goal was not enough to prevent defeat against their Spanish opponents.

The French striker later hobbled off in the second half and with the Premier League season beginning in less than two weeks, it could have been a concern for Wenger.

But the Arsenal boss shrugged off any worries in his post match press conference and praised his display.

Wenger said: "Lacazette was ok. I took him off but not because he was injured.

Alexandre LacazettePA

Arsene Wenger insists Alexandre Lacazette is fine despite limping off

"It was an encouraging performance from Lacazette. He suffered a bit from the fact when we were a bit flat. 

"When he was involved he was intelligent, he protected the ball well and he got his goal - overall, it was an encouraging performance.

"Week after week, Lacazette looks to adapt quickly. Overall I think it will take him one or two months.

"Scoring goals is about being in the right place when the cross comes in, and Lacazette has that quality."

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