Giroud replaces Coquelin in UCL squad

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Olivier Giroud

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has brought in Olivier Giroud in the only change to his squad for their Champions League match against Basel on Wednesday.

Wholesale changes or minor tweaks? It was hard to know what Arsene Wenger would opt for.

The 67-year-old has now confirmed just one change to his squad, with striker Olivier Giroud replacing Francis Coquelin.

‘We’re without the suspended Francis Coquelin, who serves a one-match ban after accruing three yellow cards in Group A,’ Wenger told the Arsenal website.

‘But Olivier Giroud is back in the squad after a groin problem.

‘It’s basically the same squad. Coquelin has been replaced by Olivier Giroud in the squad. So, overall, it’s about stability.’

Arsenal against Basel kicks off at 21:45.