Laurent Koscielny suffered a devastating blow on Thursday during what was a disappointing night all round for Arsenal.

The defender seriously damaged his Achilles during the first half of the Gunners' Europa League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.

The France international, who has 51 caps for his country, winced in pain on the floor and was eventually stretchered off the pitch just 12 minutes into the game.

Replays showed that the aggravation to his Achilles did not come from a challenge as he was nowhere near another player nor the ball when it happened.

After the match, manager Arsene Wenger told reporters that the condition of Koscielny's injury did "not look good", and there have been widespread suggestions that the defender will miss the World Cup in Russia.

At the age of 32, the centre-back may face a struggle to force his way back into the team when fitness is regained.

Plenty of Arsenal fans expressed sympathy and sent their well-wishes to Koscielny via social media, while others were less supportive and urged for the defender to be sold.

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