Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexandre Lacazette will miss this weekend’s Premier League contest against Manchester United, reports BBC Sport.
What’s happened?
On Wednesday night, the Gunners celebrated a 5-0 victory over Huddersfield Town, who only a few days ago gave Manchester City a difficult game.
The downside of the evening’s activity, though, was that Lacazette was struck down with a suspected groin injury.
The striker had to be replaced by Olivier Giroud at half time and will play no part in Saturday’s showdown against United at the Emirates.
To make matters worse, the Frenchman could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
After the win over Huddersfield, Wenger told reporters:
“He’s definitely out for [Manchester United] this weekend. It looked like a groin injury. He could be out for a while.”
Could this blow affect the game?
The £52m club-record signing has scored seven Premier League goals and registered one assist in 14 appearances in the top flight.
Recently, the forward has been providing threat up top for the Gunners having netted three times in his last five outings.
Lacazette’s absence could be detrimental to Arsenal’s chances of beating United, particularly as Jose Mourinho’s side have been defending well of late.
Interestingly, though, the Gunners hitman has played a full 90 minutes just once this season, suggesting that Wenger thinks he has good enough players to get the job done without him.
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