The Frenchman is Koscielny’s international captain.
Lucas Digne, Laurent Koscielny and Hugo Lloris line up before the game
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has given big praise to Tottenham Hotspur’s goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris this week.
Arsenal and Tottenham may be fierce rivals but the duo have to put club rivalry to one side when they line up for France on international duty.
Lloris is the captain of Les Bleus and Koscielny is a regular starter at the heart of France’s defence.
Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny (L) checks on Tottenham Hotspur’s Hugo Lloris after he was injured
Speaking about his international captain Koscielny was very complimentary of the Spurs star.
He told a news conference today, as reported by Inside Futbol:
“The armband goes very well with Hugo.
“His leadership, both on and off the pitch, is essential today.”
There is no doubt that Lloris has the respect of most players in the Premier League. Tottenham Hotspur are undoubtedly lucky to have the talented Frenchman guarding the goal and French fans are also enjoying the goalkeeping skills of Lloris.
France’s Hugo Lloris reacts
Arsenal fans will of course not be so happy to see their defensive stalwart talking with such warm words about the captain of their biggest rivals.
Spurs will hope that Lloris can come through international duty unscathed and continue his good form at White Hart Lane for the rest of the campaign.
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