Tag: Laurent Koscielny

Laurent Koscielny played for Arsenal Football Club. The French defender joined Arsenal from Lorient in 2010 for £8.45m. Koscielny left Arsenal for Bordeaux in 2019 for £4.6m. In total, the former Arsenal Captain made 353 appearances and scored 27 goals. Kos wore the number 6 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 10, 1985. Koscielny currently plays for Bordeaux.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Nacho Monreal celebrates the own goal of Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Monreal is Arsenal’s hero again as Elneny underwhelms: Player ratings vs Chelsea

Granit Xhaka's winner against Chelsea saw Arsenal book their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, with Nacho Monreal delivering a man-of-the-match performance.

Embarrassing statistic highlights how few players are committing their futures to Arsenal

Apart from Calum Chambers in October, the last person at Arsenal to sign a new contract was Arsene Wenger. Chambers is the only player in 12 months to put pen to paper.

Wenger reportedly hid truth of bust-up between Alexis & Koscielny

This season, Alexis Sanchez has looked as if he'd rather play for any other team than Arsenal and Laurent Koscielny has reportedly had a big problem with it.

Koscielny and Monreal return for Palace clash

Arsene Wenger gave the latest team news ahead of Arsenal's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
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Conte confirms Hazard return as Wenger rules out five players

Antonio Conte has confirmed that while Eden Hazard missed out on Chelsea's FA Cup draw against Norwich with a calf problem, the Belgian returns for Arsenal.

Team news: No one returns for Chelsea, Mustafi & Xhaka face late tests

Arsene Wenger has delivered the latest Arsenal team news ahead of the Gunners' first League Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea on Wednesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is shown a yellow card by referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wenger confirms Granit Xhaka injury

In his press conference ahead of the Nottingham Forest FA Cup tie, Arsene Wenger confirmed that Granit Xhaka has become the latest Arsenal player to pick up an injury.

Injury crisis could see Arsenal missing six players for Chelsea clash

Arsenal are facing a crisis ahead of tonight's meeting with Chelsea, with up to six players potentially missing out through injury.

Wenger: Kolasinac, Koscielny and Ozil have little chance of playing against Chelsea

Arsene Wenger has revealed Sead Kolasinac, Laurent Koscielny and Mesut Ozil don't have much chance of playing against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Arsenal 2017 review: January/February/March

In true Arsenal style, after the busy festive period and back-to-back defeats to Everton and Manchester City in December, January went rapidly downhill.

Arsenal could be without Koscielny, Kolasinac and Ozil for Chelsea meeting

Arsenal could be without Laurent Koscielny, Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil for their Premier League meeting with defending champions Chelsea on Wednesday evening.

Chapapria: ‘Kidney bean’ Koscielny signing for Arsenal was incredible

Laurent Koscielny's old youth coach didn't expect him to play for Arsenal and France, but is very proud of his accomplishments.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Not well schooled: Is Keown right about Koscielny?

Martin Keown criticised Laurent Koscielny for not doing the basics well enough in Arsenal's 3-3 draw with Liverpool, but is he right about the defender not being 'well schooled'?

Six things we learned from Arsenal’s roller coaster clash against Liverpool

Arsenal someone managed to earn a point against Liverpool despite being 2-0 down at half-time but did we actually learn anything?

Why aren’t Chambers and Holding being given a chance?

After Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal started two games in central defence in just a few days, many fans are asking why Calum Chambers and Rob Holding aren't being given a chance.

Fans call on Arsenal to replace Koscielny

The Arsenal fans are growing concerned about Laurent Koscielny's recent performances, and called on the London club to consider a replacement.

Explaining why Arsenal need a proper backup plan for Laurent Koscielny

Laurent Koscielny is a fine defender, but Arsenal must become less dependent on him.

Arsenal are top of the table for this ignominious statistic

Arsenal have made more errors leading to an opposition shot than any other team in the Premier League this season.

Manchester United criticise Laurent Koscielny for Pogba red card

Paul Pogba is annoyed at Laurent Koscielny for his red card, according to manager José Mourinho.

Four things we learned from Arsenal vs Manchester United

Arsenal lost 3-1 against Manchester United on Saturday, as the Gunners failed to take advantage of an opportunity to solidify a top-four place.

Who will Arsenal players face at the World Cup next summer?

After the World Cup draw took place earlier this afternoon, we're looking at who the Arsenal players will face at the competition next summer.

Lorient president claims Koscielny wants to leave Arsenal

Lorient president Loic Fery claims that Laurent Koscielny wants to end his career at his former club in France.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Koscielny: I want to play more and more years for Arsenal

Laurent Koscielny has rubbished rumours that he'll retire from playing club football soon and insists he want to stay at Arsenal for years to come.

Koscielny: It’s important for a defender to keep clean sheets

LLaurent Koscielny has lauded the team's defensive efforts, and hopes Arsenal can continue such collective responsibility.

Predicted 3-4-3 Arsenal lineup v Huddersfield: Ozil and Alexis rested, Wilshere to start

Arsenal welcome Huddersfield to the Emirates on Wednesday, but Arsene Wenger may have a selection headache with one eye on Saturday's meeting with Manchester United.

Koscielny: I don’t know about the penalty decision

Laurent Koscielny had his say on Arsenal's penalty against Burnley, admitting he didn't see it well in normal time, but feels these incidents will go for and against you over the season.

Wenger: I want to congratulate my three centre-backs

Arsene Wenger has praised Shkodran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal for keeping a clean sheet against Burnley on Sunday.

Koscielny: Burnley win more important than Spurs game

Beating Burnley was more important than beating Tottenham, says Laurent Koscielny.

Telling stat proves these 3 defenders should always start

Just in case you had any doubts over Arsenal's current first choice back three, here's a stat that proves Laurent Koscielny, Shkodran Mustafi and Nacho Monreal should always start together.

Did Laurent Koscielny’s performance v Tottenham prove he’s still got it?

Laurent Koscielny put in a solid performance against Spurs on Saturday afternoon but has he still got that same ability, which prompted Gooners to nickname him 'the Boss' in the first place?

Arsenal could be without three key players for Saturday’s North London derby

Ahead of the North London derby on Saturday, Arsenal could be without a key defender, midfielder and striker, with the international break taking a number of victims.

Koscielny sits out of France’s training session

Laurent Koscielny is a fresh injury doubt after sitting out training with France.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Unknown to international: Why Laurent Koscielny has Wenger to thank for his France career

This week, Laurent Koscielny announced his retirement from international football.

Clever finish does goalkeeper: Arsenal international roundup

Four Arsenal stars featured in France's international friendly win over Wales at Stade de France on Friday evening.

Laurent Koscielny names the defender who could succeed him in the France national team

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny believes Paris Saint-Germain's Presnel Kimpembe could eventually take his spot in the France national team.

This is when Koscielny plans to retire from international duty

Laurent Koscielny has announced that he'll retire from international football after the World Cup in Russia next summer.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain names his most embarrassing moment in football

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says his most embarrassing moment in football was when he inadvertently got Kieran Gibbs sent off at Stamford Bridge.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

This is what Koscielny and Silva were caught doing after Sunday’s clash

Laurent Koscielny and David Silva swapped kits after Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal. Switching their shirts and shorts in the tunnel.

These are the nine Arsenal players currently away in the international break

Nine Arsenal players have been called up for their countries for their upcoming international matches.

Guardiola distracts from offside goal by highlighting a ‘handball’ from 2016

Manager Pep Guardiola tried to distract from Manchester City's offside goal on Sunday by pointing to a goal Arsenal scored 13 months ago.