Arsenal striker Eduardo ruled out of Chelsea clash with hamstring injury

04 February 2010 19:49
The Croatia marksman has failed to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained in the goalless draw with Aston Villa last week. [LNB]Midfielder Abou Diaby could return from the calf problem that has kept him sidelined since mid January as the Gunners attempt to nudge their title challenge back on track. [LNB]Eduardo close to Arsenal comeback reveals Arsene Wenger"Diaby is not yet back in normal training," Wenger told ArsenalTV Online. [LNB]"He progresses very well but we will still have to wait until Saturday. He is a maybe. Eduardo is already ruled out. [LNB]"Theo Walcott is back and available so Diaby is the only question mark we have. All the others are longer term injuries." [LNB]Wenger confirmed that Robin van Persie is not expected to recover from his foot injury until April after a report had stated the Dutchman might be available by mid March. [LNB]"For Robin, the rehabilitation is going well but anything before April would be a little bit premature," he said. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph