Arsene Wenger intimated that Alexandre Lacazette could start for Arsenal against CSKA tomorrow night.
Arsene Wenger confirmed to Football London that fit-again hitman Alexandre Lacazette is “ready to start” for Arsenal in tomorrow’s Europa League visit of CSKA Moscow – but refused to state whether he would or not.
The French striker missed six weeks through injury but announced his comeback in the 3-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday by scoring a late penalty, after coming off the bench.
Arsenal have had to make do with Danny Welbeck as their only recognised striking option in the latter stages of the Europa League thus far, due to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s ineligiblity and Lacazette’s absence.
Welbeck scored twice in the home win over AC Milan in the second leg of their last-16 clash last month, but Gunners fans have implored Wenger to start the £52 million star when the Russians come to town tomorrow.
Wenger said, via Football London: “Lacazette is ready to start. I have not decided if he will start or not yet, but he’s available and ready.”
Here is how Arsenal supporters reacted to Wenger’s comments.
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