Mikel Arteta has given an explanation as to why Alexandre Lacazette was absent from training earlier this week ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday.
The Frenchman has been in a poor run of form in front of goal that has seen him fail to score from open play since the reverse fixture against Saints in December, but has continued to start as the Gunners main centre forward since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was exiled from the squad in the build up to that match.
As footage was released earlier this week of Arsenal training at London Colney ahead of this weekend's clash at St. Mary's it became evident that Lacazette was not involved. And now Arteta has confirmed his absence and revealed why he was unable to make the session.
