The in-form frontman headed straight down the tunnel for treatment (Picture: Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Alexandre Lacazette was forced off in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Fulham with a hamstring injury but has defended his decision to start the striker. Substitute Eddie Nketiah replaced Lacazette and grabbed a controversial stoppage-time equaliser, but the French striker’s absence will be a huge blow for Arsenal as they prepare for their Europa League semi-final against Villarreal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAsked about the severity of Lacazette’s injury, Arteta told Sky Sports: ‘Yeah we don’t know. ‘I cannot tell you if it is going to be a week, two weeks, five weeks or six weeks. Lacazette is now a doubt for next week’s massive clash with Villarreal (Picture: Getty)‘But that’s what happens with the schedule that we have.

Source: Metro April 18, 2021 15:22 UTC