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Lacazette and Bellerin clash in Arsenal training – Pair seen squaring up as tempers flare
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE and Hector Bellerin were seen squaring up to each other during training as Arsenal prepare to face Atletico Madrid.
Alexandre Lacazette and Hector Bellerin clash during Arsenal training
Arsenal team-mates Alexandre Lacazette and Hector Bellerin were involved in a fiery clash during training as tempers flared at London Colney this morning.
The French striker appeared to grab hold of Bellerin after they both challenged for a high ball during a drill.
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The two players were reportedly swiftly separated, although Arsenal manger Arsene Wenger could do without such distractions as he pursues his final chance of some silverware before stepping down in the summer.
Bellerin has since tweeted about the incident, claiming the coming-together was just "banter".
The Gunners are preparing to take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash tomorrow, and have been boosted by the return of three key players from injury and illness.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Alexandre Lacazette and Hector Bellerin square up in training.