Koscielny of Arsenal advises Hector Bellerin to "enjoy life" in the absence of injury | Football News

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Laurent Koscielny discusses the injury of Hector Bellerin and wonders if he thinks that Arsenal has to sign a replacement

Laurent Koscielny advised Hector Bellerin to "enjoy life" away from football as he was recovering from an injury, and expects the defender to come back stronger on his return.

Arsenal's right-back Bellerin has been ruled out for six to nine months after breaking his anterior cruciate ligament against Chelsea.

Koscielny recently returned from a seven-month injury leave after breaking his Achilles in May.

Asked about Bellerin's injury, he said Sky sports: "As I told him yesterday, put football aside and enjoy your life with family and friends.

"He's starting a new chapter in his career.It will be long but he's a strong boy and I know he's got people around to help him and be back as fast as he can." and stronger than before.

Laurent Koscielny and Hector Bellerin train together

"He knows that the whole team is there to help him because we know he's going to have some tough times during his rehab, like Rob [Holding] and Danny [Welbeck]but they know that the whole team is here and behind them to help them come back with us and help us get results together. "

Koscielny has played eight first-team games since returning and scored in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Chelsea this weekend.

He claims to have had "difficult moments" during his recovery, including missing France's World Cup victory, but that he now loves football more.

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"It was very difficult at times because I missed the World Cup," said captain Arsenal. "But you learn a lot about life, you're more positive about football because you know it's only a small part of your life and you have good things to do off the pitch. .

"I discovered a lot of life and I was surprised at that. I was very focused on my rehabilitation, so sometimes you're in a bubble and you can not see people trying to help you come back sooner.

"It's important to open your eyes because there are good things.Now I'm more optimistic about my life and my career and I'm trying to keep things negative outside my body. .

Bellerin is injured in the 2-0 win over Chelsea

"When you're a footballer, you're focused on football, the media, the results and you forget a lot of things around you, you can forget family and children a bit because you're always with your teammates. It's important to open your eyes and enjoy life as well as your football career.

"I enjoy my career more than before my injury because I've learned a lot about football and about life, I just want to enjoy it."

Koscielny, 33, also says that he has never intended to retire.

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"When I was injured, I asked for how long and they knew I would come back, I'm a fighter and when I have a challenge in front of me, I give a hundred percent to win. big fight the end I smile.

"When I came back on the team, I played three games in a row, so it was difficult because physically, I was fine and also mentally, but it was more about the rhythm of the game. is very different.

"You can train every day, but the game is so special and physically, it's different.I had to pay attention to my body because after seven months of work, I did not want to be hurt anymore after Three games I talk a lot with The medical staff and the coach need to know if it's good for me to coach or play.

"Now I'm better and when we have one game a week, it's easier for me to recover and be 100% for the weekend."

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