Arsene Wenger has confirmed he took a risk on playing Laurent Koscielny against Leicester City in Saturday's 0-0 draw, after the Frenchman pulled up with a back injury in training prior to the fixture (via Arsenal.com). The stand-in captain led Arsenal out for the first time this season after an extended break from his exploits with France at Euro 2016. Koscielny looked sharp and was instrumental in the Gunners managing a clean-sheet against last seasons champions. Wenger heralded his compatriots performance but also revealed he had little choice but to play him despite suffering from a ‘big back problem' the day before the fixture. 'We look a different team straight away and he...
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