Arsenal suffer 'heavy losses'
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed his squad suffered 'heavy losses' during the international break.
Captain William Gallas (hamstring), right-back Bacary Sagna (knee) and striker Nicklas Bendtner (ankle) are all unavailable for Saturday's clash against Everton and Tuesday's UEFA Champions League trip to Fenerbahce.
Summer signing Mikael Silvestre is set to compete with Johan Djourou for a starting berth in Gallas' absence as the former Manchester United defender looks to make his Arsenal bow, while Emmanuel Eboue should fill in at full-back.
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas sustained a suspected broken nose against Belgium, but Wenger confirmed the schemer should be fit for the Premier League encounter versus the Toffees.
Fortunate
Wenger told the club's official website: "Unfortunately we have lost some players over the 10 days: William Gallas (hamstring), Bacary Sagna (knee) and Nicklas Bendtner (ankle).
"These are heavy losses and we have to compensate them. Fortunately the three of them don't look to be out for a long, long time but they will be out for the weekend game and I think the game on Tuesday.
"As well as them, Djourou got concussion during his game with Switzerland and will be assessed tomorrow to see if he is available. He does not look too bad and he could have a good chance to play.
"I am still waiting for Robin to come back (after international duty) so I don't know about him. However, he should be okay.
Diaby return
"He went with a muscle problem but he came on after 56 minutes last night and, from the reports I got, he should be alright. Both of them will be assessed.
"Also I am told Cesc has a broken nose. It should not stop him playing. He is here now (at the training ground) and is being assessed.
"At least Abou Diaby is back in the squad again. Even though he has not played games he will be used, at least in the squad, because we have lost those three players."
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well, everton game would be a 3 pts for arsenal!!!!!!
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Originally posted by thongs:
well, everton game would be a 3 pts for arsenal!!!!!!
Hope so
Eboue will be useful this time ... as a RB
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tink he should jz admit its his fault... got chance buy dun wan...