Former Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny 'is EXILED from Bordeaux's first team AND stripped of his captaincy' due to poor form with Ligue 1 side at risk of being relegated

Former Arsenal centre back Laurent Koscielny has reportedly been ejected by Bordeaux as the club struggles in Ligue 1.

The French side find themselves languishing in 17th place, just one point above the dreaded drop zone.

And on Tuesday Koscielny, Paul Baysse and Mehdi Zerkane were exiled from the first team for good, according to RMC Sport.

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Former Arsenal centre back Laurent Koscielny (L) has reportedly been ejected by Bordeaux