OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO has been RULED OUT of Arsenal’s match against West Ham.
The defender will miss the crucial title run-in clash due to a precaution with a tight groin, Arsenal have said.
GettyOleksandr Zinchenko has been ruled out with a tight groin[/caption]
Kieran Tierney has come in as his replacement.
It is the Scotland international’s first start in the Premier League since December – a 3-1 win over West Ham.
Despite the blow, Arsenal fans have rallied behind Tierney to put in a good performance and wished Zinchenko a speedy recovery.
One fan wrote: “Zinchenko will be a mess but KT is gonna be fine.”
A second said: “OUR BHOOOOYYYY.”
A third commented: “Get well soon Zinny .”
“Rest up for Southampton king,” a fourth typed.
A fifth added: “Get well soon, but he has to be in that dressing room. Just like Jesus did when he was injured.”
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Zinchenko’s absence comes after Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City was slashed to just six points.
City have a game in hand over the Gunners, with the two sides set to face off later this month.
Mikel Arteta‘s side will next be in action against Southampton.