Injury NewsThe information for this page is obtained solely from Arsène Wenger's pre- and post-match press conferences. Therefore there may be periods when new information is not available.
February 15, 2008Emmanuel Adebayor Emmanuel Adebayor has a muscular injury but he has been named in the squad for Saturday's game against Manchester United.
February 15, 2008Alex Song Alex Song has returned from the African Nations Cup but has a knock (muscular) and may not feature in the weekend FA Cup tie.
February 15, 2008Gael ClichyGael Clichy is in the squad for Saturday's trip to Old Trafford but may not be fit to play. He has a knee problem and a tight hamstring.
February 15, 2008Bacary Sagna Bacary Sagna is not injured but is out of the weekend FA Cup tie against Manchester United for personal reasons. "Bacary Sagna has a personal family problem," confirmed Wenger. "He is not available tomorrow and maybe he is not available on Wednesday. He has a big family problem."
February 15, 2008Philippe Senderos Philippe Senderos is a doubt for Saturday's game. "He has not practised all week because of a thigh and a knee problem," said the manager on Thursday.
February 15, 2008Theo WalcottTheo Walcott was a late drop-out for the Blackburn game and will be missing once more at the weekend. "Theo was down to play on Monday but he had a thigh problem," said Wenger. "He will be short for Saturday again and I wanted to play him there."
February 15, 2008Manuel AlmuniaManuel Almunia has not fully recovered from sicknes but would not feature against Manchester United in any case - Wenger has confirmed that Jens Lehmann is keeping goal in the FA Cup this season.
February 15, 2008Abou DiabyAbou Diaby was injured during the 2-1 win at Manchester City but there is no time frame on when he will return. "Diaby, in fairness, picked the injury up at Man City," said the manager. "We sent him on international duty with information explaining that he was injured and they did not play him."
February 15, 2008Tomas RosickyTomas Rosicky sustained a slight hamstring problem during the FA Cup fixture with Newcastle and has not featured since. He will not play at Old Trafford on Saturday.
February 15, 2008Robin van PersieRobin van Persie has been sidelined since he picked up a thigh injury during the Carling Cup Semi-Final first leg against Tottenham and will not be rushed back. "As for Robin, it has all gone well," said the manager earlier this month. "After last time we have decided not to push him and give him the needed time. I don't want to set any timescale because that means, if he is not ready by that date, I might feel I have to push him."
February 15, 2008DenilsonThe Brazilian midfielder was withdrawn midway through the first-half of the Carling Cup Semi-Final second-leg defeat against Tottenham. "He will be out for three or four weeks," said Wenger after the match. "He has a hamstring [problem]."
February 15, 2008Johan DjourouJohan has missed the last six games after picking up a groin injury in the Carling Cup Semi-Final against Tottenham and he is some way from recovery. |