Source: Telegraph
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopeful Cesc Fabregas will return against Bolton
Fabregas, 22, aggravated his hamstring injury during a cameo against Aston Villa 12 days ago and there were hopes of the Spain midfielder returning to face David Moyes' men - but instead he will be pencilled in for Arsenal's Premier League trip to the Reebok Stadium next weekend. [LNB]"Fabregas should be available for Bolton and (Gael) Clichy is not far," Wenger said. [LNB] Related ArticlesArsenal v Everton: match previewArsenal fear call-off claimsCampbell poised for Arsenal returnAlex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are at the African Nations Cup but Wenger's options have at least been bolstered by Tomas Rosicky's return from a groin problem in the same week the Czech Republic midfielder signed a new contract at the club. [LNB]Denilson and Andrey Arshavin were scheduled to return for the midweek clash at home to Bolton that was eventually postponed due to snow. [LNB]"Basically [our squad] is exactly the same as it was before the Bolton game, apart from Tomas Rosicky," said Wenger. [LNB]"We have a good hope that we will get him back in the squad. But he is the only one that should come back. [LNB]"He missed out at West Ham because of a groin injury. He has little problems but when you go back to the scan it always comes back reassuring. [LNB]"I believe that is down to the fact that he has not played for such a long time and that his body has to readapt again. But now he is back and completely fit." [LNB]It means Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Theo Walcott (side strain), Gael Clichy (back), Kieran Gibbs (foot), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee) remain out. [LNB]The extent of Bendtner's groin problem will be discovered later this week when he undergoes tests. [LNB]"When Bendtner (groin) comes back on Friday we'll assess him," Wenger confirmed. "But I am not sure when he will come back." [LNB][LNB]
