Arshavin rejects fitness fears

15 September 2009 13:03
Arsenal ace Andrey Arshavin has played down fears over his fitness and has targeted a return to training later this week. Arshavin missed Saturday's eventful 4-2 defeat to Manchester City with a groin and knee problem picked up on international duty. The Russian star has also been ruled out of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Standard Liege and faces a race against time to be fit for this weekend's encounter with Wigan. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger questioned the wisdom of the Russian authorities for playing him while he was carrying a knock. The diminutive playmaker insists his recovery is on schedule and says Arsenal have no problem with how the Russian national team handled his injury in the recent win over Wales.

Source: SKY_Sports