Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals which Arsenal player is "crucial" to their success

Francis Coquelin is available for selection ahead of Arsenal's match against Olympiakos

Francis Coquelin is "crucial" to Arsenal's success on the pitch, according to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

 

The Gunners romped to victory on Saturday as they defeated Claudio Ranieri's Leicester 5-2 but Coquelin missed out due to a knee injury.

The Frenchman is in line to face Olympiakos tomorrow night (7.45pm) as Arsene Wenger's side look to get their first win of the Champions League campaign.

 

And Oxlade-Chamberlain has been praising his team-mate ahead of his return.

"Francis has always been an amazing player," the England international said.

"When you're at a club like Arsenal, sometimes it can be hard to find opportunities, but he's someone who has a great attitude.

 

"Sometimes going out on loan can be hard for players to do but he's gone out on loan, proved himself by playing well then came back and took his opportunity. 

"He's someone that I love having in the team. When I think about Arsenal I think he's a massive vocal part of our team, and he proves that week after week and in training as well.

 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Coquelin has "always been an amazing player"

"Everything that he does is different to what a lot of the other boys in our team can do. I think that's crucial to the team because he brings something different. 

"As long as he keeps doing that I'm sure he's going to keep progressing as a player and helping this team."