Arshavin confirms bad news for Gunners - I will miss clash with Porto

13 February 2010 11:08
Andrey Arshavin has confirmed Arsene Wenger's fears that he will miss Arsenal's Champions League clash against Porto next week.[LNB]The Russia star injured a hamstring against Liverpool, and although scans revealed no serious damage, Wednesday's match in Portugal will come too soon.[LNB]'If all goes well, I get back on the pitch as early as the next Premier League match, against Sunderland on February 20,' Arshavin told Russian newspaper Sport Express.[LNB] Arshavin: Set to miss Arsenal's clash with Porto[LNB]'However, the next game - against Porto in the Champions League - I will miss.'[LNB]Wenger could also be without midfielder Alex Song, who has a knee ligament problem, for the first-leg match in the first knock-out round of the Champions League.[LNB]Up front, Eduardo should be fit, with Samir Nasri available to deputise for Arshavin.[LNB] Fabregas will leave Arsenal and join Barcelona one day, claims XaviIt's squeaky bum time, Carlo Ancelotti, as Manchester United and Arsenal join Chelsea in three-horse race... againARSENAL FC

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