Holding could be Arsenal captain with Koscielny exit

Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour. Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn't have enough leverage at Arsenal to be snubbing their preseason tour. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said on Thursday that he was planning for the potential departure of club captain Laurent Koscielny while mulling a leadership role for young defender Rob Holding. Koscielny refused to join the Premier League club on their U.S. tour amid British media reports linking the 33-year-old French centre back with a move to Ligue 1 sides Girondins Bordeaux and Olympique Lyonnais. Emery had labelled him an "important player" earlier this week but has now openly admitted Koscielny...

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