Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah out of Leeds United clash with Queens Park Rangers with lower abdomen injury
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The striker, who was thought to be in line for a starting place for today's Elland Road game, first complained of a lower abdomen problem yesterday afternoon at the end of a training session.
Nketiah was taken to hospital for scans and the extent of the injury is not yet known.
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Hide AdThe 20-year-old has scored five goals in 12 appearances for the Whites, but is yet to start a league game.
His goalscoring contribution in cameo appearances has led to calls for him to start, either alongside Patrick Bamford or instead of the former Middlesbrough man.
A doubt over Bamford (ankle) in the week meant Nketiah was expected to fill the lone striker role in this afternoon's starting line-up.