Wenger laments defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final

Arsenal conceded loosing both Kolscieny and Gabriel Paulista for FA cup final is a big blow for Arsenal.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is facing a
defensive crisis ahead of the FA Cup final with
Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel set to miss out
against Chelsea.
Koscielny was shown a straight red card for a wild
lunge on Enner Valencia in the early stages of
Sunday's 3-1 victory over Everton, a result that did
not prove enough to secure Champions League
qualification as both Manchester City and Liverpool
won to consign the Gunners to fifth.
To make matters worse, Gabriel was carried off on
a stretcher during the second period with a
serious-looking left knee injury.
He was replaced by Per Mertesacker, making his
first appearance of the season and the German
could be thrown back into the fray from the start
against the Premier League champions at
Wembley.
Alexis Sanchez also hobbled out of the action on
Sunday, although the Chilean did not look overly
concerned as the Arsenal players applauded those
fans who had stayed behind after the final whistle.