Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Francis Coquelin’s injury is not as bad as first feared and that the midfielder is set to miss just three weeks of action with the knee problem picked up against Chelsea. The 25-year-old was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 3-0 win at the Emirates and it was initially feared he would be set for months on the sidelines, with Wenger admitting after the game he was worried about the midfielder. However, speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with FC Basel, Wenger has eased fears and confirmed that while Coquelin will be out of Arsenal’s next few games, they are expecting him back soon. “Coquelin is out for the game tomorrow...
Full Story »