Francis Coquelin Injury: Updates on Arsenal Midfielder's Nose and Return
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin suffered a broken nose during the Gunners' 2-0 win over Everton on Sunday, but will feature during the side's trip to face Queens Park Rangers.
Continue for updates.
Coquelin to Start vs. QPR, Will 'Certainly' Need Protective Mask
Tuesday, Mar. 3
Arsenal confirmed that Coquelin is in the team's lineup vs. QPR.
On March 3, Arsene Wenger confirmed Coquelin could make an appearance when the side travel to Loftus Road, but that he will need to wear a protective mask, per the club's Twitter feed:
Coquelin Breaks Nose in Everton Win
Sunday, Mar. 1
Wenger previously detailed Coquelin's injury, via the club's official website:
"Yes [he has broken his nose]. I don’t know [how long he will be out], I hope not. I don’t know whether he will need surgery or not."
The 23-year-old clashed heads with team-mate Olivier Giroud and immediately started to bleed heavily. The Guardian's Nooruddean Choudry thought the Frenchman showed clear signs of concussion as well:
The powerful midfielder returned to the pitch, however, only to take a ball to the nose in the 87th minute. His unfortunate afternoon was finally brought to an end as he was replaced by Calum Chambers.
Coquelin has emerged as Arsenal's primary ball-winner in midfield and is a pivotal member of Wenger's side.
With the Gunners pushing for a finish in the Premier League's top four and securing a Champions League ticket for next season, fans must hope the young midfielder can return to the starting XI as quickly as possible.
