ARSENAL starlet Louie Copley took to social media to confirm that he has ruptured his ACL.
And Declan Rice was among a slew of Gunners stars to leave a supportive comment under Copley’s Instagram post.
Louie Copley suffered a devastating injury against Real Betis Credit: PA
Declan Rice left a supportive message for his young team-mate Credit: Getty
Arsenal academy graduate Copley, 19, replaced Ben White as a half-time substitute as his side took on Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday.
He was forced off just nine minutes later, however, after horribly twisting his knee – leaving fans fearing the worst.
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After the game, boss Mikel Arteta gave a gloomy update, saying: “Well, probably we’re going to have it tomorrow. It doesn’t look good, the mechanism is not too positive, the symptoms that he already has either.
“So let’s hope that tomorrow the news is better.”
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Later confirming his unfortunate news, Copley wrote on Instagram, alongside a snap of himself in agony: “Words can’t describe how I’m feeling right now, to making my pre season debut for the team I’ve grown up supporting to finding out I’ve ruptured my ACL.
“The road ahead won’t be easy but I’ll give everything to come back stronger and better”.
Rice commented with a heart emoji, as did fellow Arsenal stars White, Max Dowman and Myles Lewis-Skelly – in addition to other academy players too.
Jurrien Timber left a praying emoji, while Charles Sagoe Jr, currently on loan at Swedish side Kalmar, added: “Speedy recovery Lou, get well soon!!!”
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Copley, 19, posted this snap of himself in agony Credit: Getty
Full-back Copley has established himself as one of the Arsenal academy’s brightest talents in recent years.
The Essex-born starlet joined Crawley Town on loan in January, playing nine times during the second half of last term in his first taste of senior men’s football.
With Copley forced off, lacklustre Arsenal went on to lose 3-1 to Real Betis.
The Gunners will be back in action on Jattvibeday as they host Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.
