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Arsene Wenger delivers huge injury update on star duo ahead of Stoke clash
ARSENE WENGER has revealed Laurent Koscielny "has a small chance" of returning to the Arsenal squad to face Stoke tomorrow (5.30pm).
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: Laurent Koscielny has a small chance of returning against Stoke
Koscielny, 31, picked up a calf problem in the win against Manchester United and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger decided to rest him against Southampton on Wednesday.
But Wenger has hinted that he could return to the starting line-up against Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium.
He’s got a small chance. He was not far. He practised on Tuesday but it was risky to play him at Southampton.
Wenger said: "He’s got a small chance. He was not far. He practised on Tuesday but it was risky to play him at Southampton."
Wenger also delivered an update on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who picked up a hamstring injury in the 2-0 win against the Saints at the Emirates.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain picked up a hamstring injury in the 2-0 win over Southampton
"It’s a minor hamstring problem. It was tight, but it was more fatigue," Wenger added.
Arsenal have the chance to draw level with fourth-placed Manchester City if they beat Stoke and City fail to beat Leicester (12.30pm).