Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Gallas, Sagna and Bendtner will all sit out Arsenal’s next two games after picking up injuries during the international break.
Gallas is carrying a hamstring injury, Sagna suffered and knee injury and Bendtner picked up an ankle knock in training for Denmark. All three will miss this weekend’s Everton clash and the Champions League tie with Fenerbache on Tuesday.
Wenger was also unsure on the availability of Fabregas, Van Persie and Djourou who will all be assessed prior to the weekend, although the Arsenal boss was apparently rather positive on their chances of making it…
Djourou and Van Persie should both be okay – the latter turned out as a second half sub for Holland last night and, with Bendtner now no longer an option, he should start unchallenged. Djourou meanwhile, could well come into the defence along with Silvestre, to replace the injured Gallas and Sagna.
Although Wenger is confident that these latest injuries are short term, he has underestimated injuries, or at least presented an optimistic view of them, in the past – Van Persie’s recent problems spring to mind. It could be that Silvestre and Djourou may offer some decent short-term value, even beyond this weekend. Then again, the Arsenal back defence is probably not something you want to invest in given the upheaval.
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Song may also be used at centre back though?
Yep, that’s certainly an option
Hey Mark – who are you going to pick for capt – Lamps, Ronnie or Berbatov? Which is the best pick?
Not sure, depends how brave I feel about gambling on avoiding Ronaldo again. With injuries in defence, Chelsea might need a few goals, just like Arsenal, so Lampard does look strong again.
Just looked at your team Mark – Not bad. But are you considering get rid of Arteta as he will have some tricky fixtures coming. Also Bendtner seems to be a waste of time in terms of your original idea of making money on him or getting points as he has injuries – better to change to Theo Walcott for better potential in terms of both areas? You’re right though about your injuries, quite a few! Is Cech still injured or do you think he’ll be back this weekend? In future (whenever that be) I will wait until the international games or over. I got away with it this time though. Phew!
Adebayor for Captain this weekend!?
(Not that I have him)
Could be, I’ve a feeling they are going to need a couple of goals at least now.
IF No Ronaldo, yeah why not make Ade Capt?
Although I’m an admirer of Wenger’s work as manager, but it looks this time round he is a bit short of experience + quality all over the pitch.
Ronaldo is a banker for me, he’s had another 90 minutes for Portugal too which will help and United at Old Trafford with Carrick and Hargreaves back could be bad news for West Brom.
I think we could see their first thrashing of the season.
Don’t speak too soon Marc – West Brom like the other newly promoted sides can play hard and well sometimes. But I agreed a thrashing is certainly possible!
The fact that Ronaldo had 90mins with Portugal is good for his fitness yeah. But Portugal didn’t manage to score at home, against a low rate team – with 10 men from the first half!
Doesn’t install confidence in Ronaldo’s point scoring, hence choosing not to give in to having him in my team.
Diaby is fit too, he’ll be going into my side as he’s 5.3M and once fully fit I think he will get his run in the team.
Great info, Marc. I think he might toughen up their midfield but not sure re FF potential.
But at that price well worth keeping an eye on.
I have enough money for either Carew or Agbonlaghor (both 11.7 in the game I play).
Top of my league has Agbon, so m tempted by Carew for a chance to gain points.
Anyone think this is a good bet, or is it Agbon all the way?
Cheers!
Good news for me. I was tinkering earlier and I think I may take a 4 point hit next week if RVP does badly/injured, and get Jussi and Rooney for vdS and RVP, or Carvalho and Berbs for evra and RVP.
Good bold move Akers with your future player changes!
I think when Fabregas is back Denilson may not start every week due to Diaby being fit now
After 2 bad gameweeks for arteta everton’s fixtures are ok so not going to get rid of him this week, will cost more to buy him back as I think he’ll get a lot of points this season, easily evertons best player and takes pens
Therefore this week Denilson out and A.young in for me whilst ’sacrificing’ (barely) C.cole for Miller (or harewood)
lampard and reo coker
or
ashley young and arteta?!
young and arteta, reo-croker = red card magnet
arteta may get as many point as lampard this season. depends on deco though when he is back
everything that everton do well comes through arteta
Young will also get a loads of assists,goals,bonus points so id say option 2
i currently have young and arteta. got injury doubts over gabby, bosingwa and zaki this week so might get rid of gabs for carew to free up a little cash. but as everyone in my mini league, apart from 2, will have used their wildcards after this week. so im tempted to totally change my team too to bring in fat frank to play alongside ronny!
I think Arteta will be doing very very well to do as well as Lampard come the end of the season. Like you say tho, depends on Deco’s impact when he comes back.
akers, see post on bosingwa doubt
Thing is Fran is that Man United have been so nearly ready to click in gear and West Brom at home with Ronaldo back with a few games under his belt looks all the more likely for them to start their season.
He’s my Captain so that’s what I’m hoping.
Ronaldo I think Marc will be most people’s captain. Though some are going for Berbatov or in-form Rooney instead. Will be interesting to see who gets the highest points out of those three. Though with Ronaldo classed as a midfielder you would suspect he would get more? But this season so far has been hard to predict!
If it’s anything like other games this season it will totally unpredictable – probably Fletcher goal that wins it!
I agree that you pretty much have to have a United player or Lampard as captain this week. I have Rio, Evra and Ronaldo so i’ll go with Ronaldo this week, easy choice!
Berba is due a big haul but I’m going to stick with Ronnie this week as I’ve just restructured (and wildcarded) my side with the express purpose of getting him in.
Fingers crossed, though I’m at cross purposes as an Arsenal fan, obviously wanting an unlikely slip from Man U.
I’m sure I read somewhere he may not feature but I can’t confirm that. Also, he’s not down as injured on any site including Arsenal.com so maybe I imagined it.
I hope he does feature, as he was effective early on and poses an extra goal threat. If Fabregas’ nose keeps him out then he should be a certainty.
The above reply was meant for Hez below.
Whats happening with Nasri is he still injured i cant see any info anywhere about him, or have i just not looked hard enough? ;p, cheers
I’m sure I read somewhere he may not feature but I can’t confirm that. Also, he’s not down as injured on any site including Arsenal.com so maybe I imagined it.
I hope he does feature, as he was effective early on and poses an extra goal threat. If Fabregas’ nose keeps him out then he should be a certainty.
He’s not 100% but he should figure in some capacity, like you say, if Fab misses the game then he’s certain to start but I reckon Fabregas will be okay.
‘Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas hopes his broken nose will not require surgery.’ Skysports
If it does, then he’s out against Everton. Fingers crossed it doesn’t require surgery.
i thought djourou was injured as well?
Just concussion. He should make it.
best vote for captain this week…. SWP
best vote for captain this week…. wayne rooney
best vote for captain this week…. bucky o’hare
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