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'It's a slap in the face': Former Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny vents his frustration as Bordeaux announce their decision to SELL him in January… just days after exiling him from the squad and stripping him of his captaincy

Former Arsenal centre back Laurent Koscielny has taken his exclusion from first team at Bordeaux very 'badly' and referred to the decision as a 'slap in the face'.

The French side have been struggling for form in Ligue 1 this season and find themselves languishing in 17th place, just one point above the dreaded drop zone.

As a result, Koscielny - who has only made 11 appearances this term due to ongoing injury issues - has been exiled from the squad along with Paul Baysse and Mehdi Zerkane.

Laurent Koscielny (above) has taken his exclusion from first team at Bordeaux very 'badly' and referred to the decision as a 'slap in the face'

Laurent Koscielny (above) has taken his exclusion from first team at Bordeaux very 'badly' and referred to the decision as a 'slap in the face'

According to L'Equipe, Koscielny is furious with the decision.