Laurent Koscielny – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:36:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Laurent Koscielny – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Some Of My Bordeaux Teammates Are No Longer Committed – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-my-bordeaux-teammates-are-no-longer-committed-koscielny/ https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-my-bordeaux-teammates-are-no-longer-committed-koscielny/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:50:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285938 Bordeaux defender, Laurent Koscielny has come out to blast his teammates at the club. Laurent recently revealed that he has noticed how the atmosphere within the squad has been very average. According to him, the atmosphere is so discouraging that some players are currently showing that they have no desire to give their best for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-my-bordeaux-teammates-are-no-longer-committed-koscielny/feed/ 0 I Left Arsenal Because Of The Rigours Of The EPL – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/i-left-arsenal-because-of-the-rigours-of-the-epl-koscielny/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:57:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238260 Ex Arsenal captain, Laurent Koscielny has stated his reasons for exiting the club as a reply to Ian Wright, who blasted his decision to quit the Gunners. Koscielny ended his 9 years at the Emirates Stadium this summer and headed to Bordeaux, despite Unai Emery being ready to keep him for the 2019-20 season. Kos [...]

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]]> Arsenal’s Record Against Big Teams Is Now Positive – Laurent Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenals-record-against-big-teams-is-now-positive-laurent-koscielny/ Sun, 17 Mar 2019 02:13:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229118 Arsenal captain, Laurent Koscielny recently subbed former boss, Arsene Wenger by implying that the London side is more intelligent under Unai Emery. Under Wenger, Arsenal FC often struggled in meetings with fellow members of the so-called ‘big six’ and the falterings were one of the reasons why they found it difficult to make the top [...]

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]]> Lacazette, Koscielny Shine Against Chelsea https://www.theinfostride.com/lacazette-koscielny-shine-against-chelsea/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:04:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225724 Arsenal put in a fantastic first-half performance to reignite the race for the top four as they beat Chelsea 2-0 to close the gap on the Blues to three points. With Manchester United also in form and breathing down their necks, this was a massive result as Unai Emery’s side answered their critics with arguably [...]

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]]> Laurent Koscielny Will Return Too – Unai Emery https://www.theinfostride.com/laurent-koscielny-will-return-too-unai-emery/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 19:12:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221669 Unai Emery has said captain Laurent Koscielny is nearly ready to start playing games again and could make his first appearance of the season next week with the under-23s. Koscielny has been sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon since May but Emery said on Friday that the centre-back completed every training session with the team [...]

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]]> Koscielny, Victor Moses Cleared To Play Community Shield Game https://www.theinfostride.com/koscielny-victor-moses-cleared-to-play-community-shield-game/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 03:03:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176433 Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses will be available to play in August 6 Community Shield against Arsenal despite serving a one-match domestic ban. Moses’ one-match ban is as a result of the red card he received in Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the FA Cup final in May. The Nigeria international was shown the second [...]

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]]> I Feel Good At Arsenal – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-good-at-arsenal-koscielny/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:36:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167697 Laurent Koscielny has distanced himself from reports linking him with Marseille, saying he is happy at Arsenal. Speculation has emerged that Marseille, who finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season, are targeting Koscielny, 31, as they look to strengthen for next term. But the France international told Telefoot: “I have a contract with Arsenal, I [...]

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]]> Antonio Conte Still Eyeing The Double https://www.theinfostride.com/antonio-conte-still-eyeing-the-double/ Wed, 24 May 2017 23:38:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166174 Antonio Conte has already surpassed expectations in his first year as Chelsea manager and a victory in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal would complete arguably the greatest season in the club’s history. A second Double, following the one completed by Conte’s fellow Italian Carlo Ancelotti in 2010, was not even on the radar last [...]

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]]> Laurent Koscielny Out Of FA Cup Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/laurent-koscielny-out-of-fa-cup-clash/ Wed, 24 May 2017 09:07:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166081 Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny will miss this weekend’s FA Cup final against Chelsea, it was confirmed Tuesday, after his appeal against a three-match ban was dismissed by the Football Association. The 31-year-old French central defender was sent off against Everton on Sunday for a reckless first-half challenge on Enner Valencia. Despite his absence, Arsenal still ended [...]

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]]> Arsenal Fail To Qualify For UCL https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-fail-to-qualify-for-ucl/ Sun, 21 May 2017 16:51:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165793 Arsenal failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years to renew scrutiny of Arsene Wenger despite a 3-1 victory over Everton on Sunday. Liverpool’s victory over Middlesbrough condemned Arsenal and manager Wenger to a fifth-place finish, making this the first season since 1996-97 to conclude with the club having [...]

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]]> We Want Alexis Sanchez To Stay – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/we-want-alexis-sanchez-to-stay-koscielny/ Wed, 17 May 2017 21:03:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165208 Arsenal players want Alexis Sanchez to stay at the club next season, defender Laurent Koscielny has said, as speculation continues to swirl about the Chilean international’s future. Sanchez has scored 28 goals in 49 appearances this season despite not being an out-and-out striker, but media reports have suggested he is unhappy at the club. The [...]

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]]> We Must Win FA Cup For Arsene Wenger – Ramsey https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-win-fa-cup-for-arsene-wenger-ramsey/ Thu, 11 May 2017 16:47:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164533 Aaron Ramsey wants Arsenal to win the FA Cup for manager Arsene Wenger as the Gunners try to end a turbulent season with some silverware. Arsenal will play London rivals Chelsea in next month’s Wembley final after coming from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in a controversial last-four clash at the national stadium on [...]

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]]> Laurent Koscielny Likes Arsenal’s New-Look Defence https://www.theinfostride.com/laurent-koscielny-likes-arsenals-new-look-defence/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:31:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163059 Laurent Koscielny believes Arsenal’s defensive rethink can help drive Arsene Wenger’s side to a top-four finish in the Premier League. The Gunners will face reigning champions Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday buoyed by their FA Cup semi-final success against Manchester City that set up a Wembley final with Chelsea. Sunday’s last-four victory [...]

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]]> Should Arsenal Cash In On Mesut Ozil? https://www.theinfostride.com/should-arsenal-cash-in-on-mesut-ozil/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:54:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162449 Mesut Ozil was overdue a big contribution in an Arsenal shirt and he finally delivered with the winning goal in his side’s 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough. The German midfielder was serenaded by the 2,955 travelling Arsenal supporters for the remainder of the game after his 71st-minute strike, but his decisive goal should not mask the [...]

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]]> Alexis Sanchez Shines Against Middlesbrough https://www.theinfostride.com/alexis-sanchez-shines-against-middlesbrough/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:49:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162331 Arsenal kept alive their hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League with a narrow victory at second-bottom Middlesbrough. A dull opening was brought to life when Alexis Sanchez’s superb free-kick gave Arsenal the lead just before the break. Middlesbrough responded soon after the restart when Alvaro Negredo volleyed in Stewart Downing’s [...]

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]]> I Cannot Explain Why We Were Without A Captain – Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cannot-explain-why-we-were-without-a-captain-wenger/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:27:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161022 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger cannot explain why his team did not have a captain in the second half of the 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester City on Sunday, April 2. Arsenal started the game with stand-in captain Laurent Koscielny who went off injured at half time. Koscielny was replaced by Gabriel Paulista but no [...]

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]]> Koscielny Could Be Out For Weeks – Arsene Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/koscielny-could-be-out-for-weeks-arsene-wenger/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:58:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160927 Laurent Koscielny could be sidelined for weeks with a “serious” Achilles problem, Arsene Wenger has warned, potentially dealing Arsenal a massive blow entering the final months of the season. Koscielny had to come off at half-time of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday after the recurrence of an Achilles injury that has kept [...]

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]]> Arsenal Players Are Not Good Enough https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-players-are-not-good-enough/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 11:51:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159453 Tony Pulis’ side carried out their game plan to perfection and Arsenal simply could not find an answer. After the match, Wenger intimated he knows what he will do at the end of the season; on this evidence, there can only be one outcome. It’s genuinely difficult to find anything positive to say. Some Arsenal [...]

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]]> Alexis Sanchez Shines In FA Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/alexis-sanchez-shines-in-fa-cup/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:36:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158807 Arsenal eased into the semifinals of the FA Cup courtesy of a 5-0 home win over nonleague Lincoln City on Saturday. It took until first-half injury time for Arsenal to make the breakthrough against a side who performed well above their level, with Theo Walcott benefitting from a fortunate deflection to go level with Ian [...]

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]]> Was Arsenal’s Defeat Worse Than PSG’s? https://www.theinfostride.com/was-arsenals-defeat-worse-than-psgs/ Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:09:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158690 Arsenal trailed Bayern Munich 5-1 after the first leg of the clubs’ round-of-32 tie and, for a while, looked to be winning back some pride as they led through Theo Walcott’s goal. But then Laurent Koscielny was sent off, after which Arsenal conceded five times to exit 10-2 on aggregate. PSG’s margin of defeat was [...]

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]]> Arsenal Have A Mental Problem – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-have-a-mental-problem-koscielny/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:34:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157354 Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has told RMC the team have a “mental problem” in maintaining consistency against big teams. Injury forced the withdrawal of Koscielny from last week’s Champions League match at Bayern Munich with the score at 1-1 soon after the break — and the Bundesliga champions went on to win 5-1. Arsene Wenger’s [...]

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]]> We Cracked In The Second Half – Laurent Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/we-cracked-in-the-second-half-laurent-koscielny/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 12:20:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156691 Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny said his side had “cracked” as they slumped to a devastating 5-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich. The Gunners are set to bow out in the round of 16 for the seventh successive season after conceding three goals in 10 second-half minutes as the Bundesliga champions took a stranglehold on [...]

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]]> Bayern Munich Disgrace Arsenal https://www.theinfostride.com/bayern-munich-disgrace-arsenal/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:09:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156648 Arsenal will have to produce something special to reach a first Champions League quarterfinal since 2010 after suffering a 5-1 defeat to a rampant Bayern Munich side in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at the Allianz Arena. Despite Alexis Sanchez drawing Arsenal level on the half-hour mark following Arjen Robben’s early opener, Bayern [...]

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]]> We Must Not Let This Slip – Antonio Conte https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-not-let-this-slip-antonio-conte/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:01:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155824 nChelsea manager Antonio Conte promised to keep a close eye on his players’ concentration levels after they tightened their grip on the Premier League title race by beating Arsenal. Goals from Marcos Alonso, Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas gave Chelsea a 3-1 win on Saturday that left them 12 points clear of Arsenal and nine [...]

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]]> Will Antoine Griezmann Join Manchester United? https://www.theinfostride.com/will-antoine-griezmann-join-manchester-united/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:07:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152042 After the world record signing of Paul Pogba this summer, Manchester United are eying another huge transfer. Jose Mourinho aims to steadily Manchester United into a formidable side again and is eyeing the signing of Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann. The forward signed a new deal this summer at Atletico, but Manchester United are said [...]

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]]> Arsenal’s Goal Sparks Offside Rule Debate https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenals-goal-sparks-offside-rule-debate/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147174 Arsenal’s opening goal in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur has sparked a debate over the offside rule, with former officials Howard Webb and Graham Poll backing the call to allow it to stand and ex-referees’ chief Keith Hackett saying it should have been disallowed. Arsenal took the lead when Spurs’ Kevin Wimmer headed into [...]

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]]> Arsenal Must Start Games Better – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-must-start-games-better-koscielny/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:47:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143733 Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny has called on the Gunners to start games better after conceding in the first minute against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Arsene Wenger’s side had to battle back for a 1-1 draw through Alexis Sanchez’s second-half equaliser after Edinson Cavini put PSG ahead after just 42 seconds, finishing off a quick attack [...]

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]]> Arsenal Also Want Jose Fonte https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-also-want-jose-fonte/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:43:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140338 Southampton centre-back Jose Fonte is keen to join Manchester United but he has also received an approach from Arsenal, sources have said. Jose Mourinho is seeking an experienced defensive leader and club sources have said in recent days that United had opened informal talks over 32-year-old Fonte, who could play for Southampton at Old Trafford [...]

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]]> Can Arsenal Sign Raphael Varane? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-arsenal-sign-raphael-varane/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:44:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137872 Football is all about statements now. Manchester United have spent the summer making plenty, whether it’s the arrival of Jose Mourinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic or, potentially, Paul Pogba; Manchester City made an early one with Pep Guardiola and now seem off the pace. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s £35 million spend on Granit Xhaka in June seems almost a [...]

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]]> I Told Koscielny We Are Not Iceland – Ozil https://www.theinfostride.com/i-told-koscielny-we-are-not-iceland-ozil/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:56:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135188 Mesut Ozil says he has told Arsenal teammate Laurent Koscielny that Germany “are not Iceland” in a text message ahead of their Euro 2016 semifinal with France. Germany take on France at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Thursday (9 p.m. CET/3 p.m. ET, ESPN) looking to book a place in Sunday’s final. The match is set [...]

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]]> Arsenal Can Still Progress In UCL – Koscielny https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-can-still-progress-in-ucl-koscielny/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:19:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122889 Laurent Koscielny has not given up hope of Arsenal qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals despite Barcelona holding a 2-0 lead. The Premier League side face the daunting prospect of trying to overturn that deficit at Camp Nou on Wednesday, a task many believe will prove beyond their capabilities. Since losing the first leg on [...]

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]]> Cech, Koscielny Out Injured For Arsenal https://www.theinfostride.com/cech-koscielny-out-injured-for-arsenal/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:55:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121806 Arsenal will be without goalkeeper Petr Cech and centre-back Laurent Koscielny for Saturday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Arsene Wenger revealed after Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Swansea City. “Cech got a muscular problem at the end of the game,” Wenger said. “He will not play on Saturday. I have full faith in (David) Ospina.” On [...]

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]]> Koscielny Is The Best Defender In EPL – Ferdinand https://www.theinfostride.com/koscielny-is-the-best-defender-in-epl-ferdinand/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:27:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111731 Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny is the best defender in the Premier League, according to former England and Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand. Ferdinand also hailed the Gunners back four in Wednesday’s impressive 3-0 Champions League win over Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus, which ensured their progress to the knockout stages for a 16th consecutive year. “Laurent Koscielny, [...]

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]]> Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny signs contract extension https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-defender-laurent-koscielny-signs-contract-extension/ Fri, 09 May 2014 21:22:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41539 Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club on Friday. France international Koscielny has been rewarded with the improved deal following an impressive campaign at the heart of the Gunners defence.…

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]]> Arsene Wenger tells Arsenal not to relax their Euro grip https://www.theinfostride.com/arsene-wenger-tells-arsenal-not-to-relax-their-euro-grip/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:07:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39071 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to get carried away despite his side taking a major step towards Champions League qualification with a convincing 3-0 Premier League win at home to Newcastle on Monday. Goals from Laurent Koscielny, Mesut Ozil and…

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]]> Arsenal eye Champions League after Newcastle United stroll https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-eye-champions-league-after-newcastle-united-stroll/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:40:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39017 Arsenal moved four points clear of Everton in the race for the fourth and final Champions League place on offer to Premier League clubs with a convincing 3-0 win over Newcastle United on Monday. A rare strike by Laurent Koscielny opened the scoring…

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