Laurent Koscielny: Ruled Out Against Hull City

Koscielny will not play Saturday against Hull City due to his ongoing Achilles issue, manager Arsene Wenger said Thursday.

Analysis:

Koscielny has been dealing with the Achilles injury all season and was even sent home from international duty to rest the ailment. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough time to get him fit to face Hull, though Wenger did confirm that surgery will not be required.