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5 most likely Arsenal captain candidates after Mertesacker

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Laurent Koscielny

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Laurent Koscielny is Arsenal’s official vice captain in Per Mertesacker’s absence right now and you can see why.

Although not the most outwardly spoken and intimidating figure, Koscielny is a leader by the example he sets in his excellent defending.

A fantastic signing from relative obscurity by Arsene Wenger, Koscielny has proved to be a great find in the many years he’s been at Arsenal now with great recovery pace twinned with combative tackling and good aerial ability.

A loyal servant to the club, many Gooners were surprised that first team regular Koscielny wasn’t actually handed the captaincy for this season over Mertesacker anyway!

After all, he’s certainly the Gunners’ best defender.

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