Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Laurent Koscielny leaves woes

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid goes past Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal on his way to scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final leg one match between Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid at Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Shkodran Mustafi – 6/10

He made a number of fouls but managed to get away with them. There wasn’t much he could do about the Griezmann goal, as he slipped at the telling moment.

Laurent Koscielny – 5.5/10

It’s a shame, it really is a shame. After defending well throughout most of the match, the captain went and gave away the game for Arsenal. It was a shocking mistake which saw Griezmann through on goal.

The tie is far from over but it’s very frustrating. I’ve had enough of Koscielny, you can’t kick the ball into your own face with Griezmann around. Simply no excusing that from a ‘captain’.
— Kian (@herbivorekian) April 26, 2018

Laurent Koscielny is building quite the reputation of coughing on the big stage, which is not what what Arsenal fans want. He will need to play a huge part in the second leg if he is redeem himself from last night.

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