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Arsene Wenger reveals Arsenal selection plans with fitness update on two stars
LAURENT KOSCIELNY remains an injury risk for Arsenal's FA Cup fifth-round clash with Hull this weekend, despite Arsene Wenger confirming the defender is back in training.
Elneny (left) and Koscielny could both play against Hull this weekend
Koscielny, 30, suffered a dead leg in the Gunners' 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester on Sunday.
It is not known if he will be fit for Saturday's visit of Hull - a replay of the 2014 FA Cup final that Arsenal won 3-2.
Koscielny scored for the Gunners that day and is hopeful of playing once again against the Tigers.
“Koscielny is doing well," said Wenger.
"He has a test this morning and he looks positive."
Mohamed Elneny may also get a run out for Arsenal on Saturday, Wenger has revealed.
Egypt international Elneny has made just one appearance for the Gunners since his transfer from Basel last month.
That was a start against Burnley in the previous round of the FA Cup.
Arsenal v Hull - FA Cup match preview
And Wenger is hopeful the 23-year-old can impress again at the Emirates.
“Elneny is fit,” Wenger said. “He is one of the players who could get a run [out] there.
“He’s mobile, he’s a very good player. He’s adapting at the moment and I think he’s there now. We’ll certainly see him against Hull. He has a chance to start.
“I will, as always, play a team who has a good chance to qualify. The normal squad is involved on Saturday.
"It is a normal squad and we’ll play a usual strong team.”
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