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Alexandre Lacazette Ankle Injury 'Not Serious,' Says Arsenal Manager Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has downplayed fears over Alexandre Lacazette's ankle injury and said the knock is "not serious" after his striker was forced off early during Sunday's 2-1 friendly defeat to Lyon.

The Gunners lost at home following their tour of the United States. Lacazette came off for Reiss Nelson after 13 minutes, but Emery was calm ahead of his side's first fixture of the new Premier League season against Newcastle United on August 11.

The manager told reporters: "The doctor said to me he's going to check tomorrow. It's in his ankle.