Alexander Lacazette: Former Arsenal Forward to Miss Lyon Clash After He Was Attacked by Wasps

• Alexander Lacazette has emerged as a major doubt for Lyon's pre-season friendly clash with Feyenoord
• The ex-Gunners striker is understood to have sustained injuries after he was attacked by wasps in a Dutch forest
• Lacazette was not the only Lyon player who suffered the attack, with Moussa Dembele also reportedly stung

Alexander Lacazette will not be in action for Lyon when the French giants take on Feyenoord in a pre-season friendly on Sunday, July 24.

The French striker rejoined Lyon on a free transfer after his deal with Arsenal expired at the end of last season.

However, Lacazette's start to life with Lyon have been hampered after he suffered a wasp attack while in the Netherlands.

According to The Sun, the experienced striker was stung by wasps in a Dutch forest.

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It is understood that the 31-year-old has missed training in the last three days, making him a major doubt for the Feyenoord clash.

L'Equipe claims that Lacazette was not the only Lyon player who suffered the attack, with Moussa Dembele also reportedly stung.

However, Dembele was back in training on Thursday and could be available for the match.

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Meanwhile, Lacazette will be hoping to lead Lyon to a much-improved campaign next season after the club's poor season last term.

Speaking on his return, the Frenchman expressed his delight at sealing a reunion with Lyon.

"My return has become obvious in recent weeks. Even without Europe, the project is important," he said.

"I felt useful in the locker room and on the pitch. It was the best decision to make," he added.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported William Saliba has revealed his desire to fight for a starting role under Mikel Arteta after his return to Arsenal.

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The 21-year-old French defender was signed by the Gunners in 2019 but struggled to win over Arteta's trust.

However, the ex-Saint Etienne star is set to get a lifeline at the Emirates in the upcoming season following his return to Arsenal.