Source: Daily_Mail
Arsene Wenger hopeful his captain fantastic Cesc Fabregas will return for trip to Bolton
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Everton but should return to action for the Gunners tricky trip to Bolton next weekend.[LNB]Fabregas, 22, aggravated his hamstring injury during a 28-minute match-winning cameo against Aston Villa a fortnight ago and there were hopes of the Spain midfielder returning to face David Moyes' men.[LNB]However with Arsenal facing Aston Villa again, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool over a three week period at the end of January, manager Arsene Wenger has opted to err on the side of caution with his star turn.[LNB] Captain fantastic: Fabregas grabbed a match-winning brace in his last appearance for Arsenal[LNB]'Fabregas should be available for Bolton and (Gael) Clichy is not far,' Wenger said.[LNB]Arsenal have also been shorn of two of their most versatile players, with Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue away at the African Nations Cup. [LNB]Wenger has, though, 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]'Basically [our squad] is exactly the same as it was before the Bolton game, apart from Tomas Rosicky,' said Wenger. '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 re-adapt again. But now he is back and completely fit.[LNB] Foot: Arshavin[LNB]Back: Denilson[LNB]Groin: Rosicky[LNB] Denilson and Andrey Arshavin, who were declared fit for the visit of Bolton before the match fell foul of the weather, are also scheduled to return. [LNB]The pair had missed the FA Cup victory over West Ham with back and foot problems respectively and will undoubtedly have benefited from the extra days rest granted by Wednesday's postponement.[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] VIDEO SPECIAL: Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira's top five moments as a GunnerArsenal to refund furious Bolton fans after late blizzard call-off at EmiratesWhat the back pages say: Sol Campbell set for shock Arsenal comeback, Vieira's £150,000 a week City return, Pompey player slams 'total mismanagement'ALL THE ARSENAL FC
