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Laurent Koscielny limps off for Arsenal U21s on comeback from Achilles injury

LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: of Arsenal during the Premier League 2 match between Derby County U23's and Arsenal U23's at the Loughborough University Stadium on November 26, 2018 in Loughborough, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Image: Laurent Koscielny limped out of Arsenal U21s defeat at Portsmouth

Laurent Koscielny's comeback from a long-term injury suffered a setback as he limped out of Arsenal U21s defeat at Portsmouth in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night.

The 33-year-old was making his second appearance of the season following a serious Achilles injury he suffered against Atletico Madrid in May.

But the Frenchman, who has yet to return to the first team, was forced off in the 85th minute with an injury as Arsenal U21s lost 2-1 at Portsmouth.

Laurent Koscielny works his way back to fitness during a training session at London Colney
Image: Koscielny has not featured for Arsenal's first team since suffering an Achilles injury in May

The club captain was assessed by Arsenal's medical staff after Portsmouth's winner with the nature and extent of the injury yet to be confirmed by the club.

Koscielny made his comeback last month for Arsenal U23s in their 5-0 loss at Derby U23s, where he completed 45 minutes.

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Since joining from French side Lorient in 2010, Koscielny has made 324 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 24 goals.

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