Ex-Arsenal star Francis Coquelin stretchered off in tears after horror knee injury leaves him writhing in pain

EX-ARSENAL midfielder Francis Coquelin was carried off in tears after collapsing with a horror injury as Villarreal took on Barcelona

The Frenchman, 31, twisted his knee as he fell awkwardly in Sunday night’s LaLiga clash.

.Francis Coquelin knew straight away he was in serious trouble[/caption]

| Attention, âmes sensibles s’abstenir. Bon rétablissement, Francis Coquelin. #VillarrealBarca pic.twitter.com/BcKshhcAB5

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Players from both teams looked shocked as the former Under-21 international writhed in obvious pain.

He was clapped off as he departed on a stretcher with his hands holding his head.

Coquelin was with the Gunners from 2008-2018.

He joined Villarreal from Valencia three years ago.

GettyFrancis Coquelin was carried off after twisting badly as he fell[/caption]