Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has withdrawn from Ivory Coast squad for their upcoming games against Benin and Tunisia due to injury.
After the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Pepe travelled to France to join the rest of his international teammates in Deauville.
Upon his arrival at the team’s base, the 24-year-old reported an injury to the officials and he has been released to return to London Colney.
The Ivorian FA disclosed that KV Mechelen defender Mamadou Bagayoko has been called up to replace the attacker in the team.