To compound the feeling of sorrow and hopelessness that struck Gunners' hearts at their 6-0 mauling by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, March 22, key defender Laurent Koscielny was brought off at half time with a serious calf injury that would keep him off Arsenal duty for two weeks.
The Frenchman, who had formed one of the most impenetrable center back pairings of the 2013/14 Premier League with Per Mertesacker, would miss three crucial league games as well as the all-important the FA Cup semifinal versus Wigan.
As expected, Arsenal fans did not take the news well:
Koscielny calf expected to keep him out for at least two weeks...more assessment needed but unlikely to make Man C or Everton
— Jeremy Wilson (@JWTelegraph) March 24, 2014
Our injuries take the piss, seriously Özil, Ramsey, Walcott, Wilshere, Koscielny and Diaby. No club has been hit harder than that
— korean jesus (@billybetts_) March 24, 2014
Koscielny is now injured. Incredible how many injuries we've had! To key players as well. Surely most in the league?
— Arsenal Harry (@AFC_Harry34) March 24, 2014
Koscielny out for two weeks. In other related news, I'm going to kill myself
— Joe Tilley (@Tilley_96) March 24, 2014
Other first team absentees included Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere.
