Arsenal teen Copley tears ACL on debut

A dream debut turned nightmare for Arsenal's Louie Copley, who tore his ACL in a friendly.

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What happened. Arsenal youngster Louie Copley was forced off during his senior debut against Real Betis and later confirmed he tore his ACL.

• Copley lasted just nine minutes after coming on in the second half.
• His studs got caught in the turf in Dublin, causing the injury.
• Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber responded to his emotional statement.

“Words can’t describe how I’m feeling right now, to making my”

— Louie Copley

Copley remains determined to recover and reach greater heights despite the setback.

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