Mikel Arteta reveals Cristhian Mosquera injury latest in new Arsenal FC update
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on defender Cristhian Mosquera's muscle injury, noting that his status for the upcoming Champions League match against Napoli is uncertain. Ezri Konsa made his first start for the club in Mosquera's absence.
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Arsenal hope Cristhian Mosquera ’s muscle injury is not a serious one after he missed the win over Chelsea.
The defender was forced off in the second-half of Arsenal’s victory at Villa Park on Monday night , though Mikel Arteta indicated at the time that was precautionary.
However, Mosquera did not train in the build-up to the London derby with Chelsea and he was not fit enough to make the matchday squad .
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