Toure injury scare the latest blow for reeling Wenger

13 April 2012

Ivory Coast's 4-1 win over Benin was tempered by an injury to Kolo Toure, who was removed from the field on a stretcher and did not return for the second half.

However, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger may be relieved to hear the groin injury does not appear serious. Ivory Coast coach Gerard Gili said Toure would undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury.

Toure: Groin injury

"He is a very experienced player, so I hope he will be back," Gili said.

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