Arsenal star Laurent Koscielny injury doubt for North London derby against Tottenham after suffering knee problem
Frenchman's absence could leave Arsene Wenger with just two fit central defenders
ARSENAL defender Laurent Koscielny is a major doubt ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham.
The French international jarred his knee during Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Leicester City.
Koscielny received treatment by the physios on the pitch and stayed on the final for the remainder of the contest.
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Manager Arsene Wenger gave little away in his post match interview but conceded the 31-year-old 'has a problem.'
He said: "Koscielny has a knee problem but I don't know how bad yet. I have to check."
And his latest setback could prove a serious headache for Wenger with a shortage of central defenders at his disposal.
Shkodran Mustafi remains a doubt having missed the Leicester clash through injury which could mean a centre-back pairing of Rob Holding and Gabriel Paulista.
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Arsenal know a defeat could seriously hamper their chances of a top four finish whilst a victory would effectively end Tottenham's battle for the title.
The duo head into the rival clash with Spurs set to finish above Arsenal for the first time since 1995 when Wenger was manager of Monaco.