Source: Telegraph
Arsenal v Celtic: Cesc Fabregas to miss Champions League play off with injury
“Cesc’s scan was reassuring – it is not a muscular strain but it will take a few days to calm down,” said manager Arsene Wenger.
Tomorrow will be Arsenal’s fourth match in 12 days and Wenger is also likely to make further changes.
“I will rest the players who need to rest,” he said. “Some players have played many, many games; if I feel they need to rest, I will do it. It is not as a result of that game [against Manchester United on Saturday], it’s just if you have a player tired, you play the player who is fresh. I will play the team who I think is most efficient to win the game considering the level of some players.”
Rosicky is not in the squad to play tomorrow, but will be in contention to face Manchester United on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Arsenal established a two goal advantage in Glasgow last week but Wenger is mindful of the threat Celtic could pose, particularly after they recovered from a home defeat against Dinamo Moscow in the previous qualifying round.
“It is not job done, it is job to do – that is how I approach it,” said Wenger. “We have done a big part but the most important part is getting over the line. That is what we want to do.
“They gave us a physically hard game. They didn’t drop in the first game. They have no choice, they will of course have to go out and have a go at us. We will be faithful to our tactical approach, play high up and play to win the game.
“I thought Celtic did well in Moscow, it makes us more on alert, we know they had a very good away performance. To be strong at the Emirates is vital for our season. Any time you show weakness at home can have consequences for the game and also your season.”
