Denilson injury rocks Arsenal as midfielder is ruled out for two months

28 September 2009 16:13
Ruled out: Denilson will miss key games[LNB]Arsenal midfielder Denilson has been sidelined for two months with a back injury.[LNB]The 21-year-old Brazilian sustained a fracture in his back during his side's 4-2 defeat at Manchester City on September 12.[LNB]Denilson has played in six of Arsenal's games this season and scored in the 6-1 hammering of Everton on the opening day.[LNB]After the player signed a new long-term contract earlier this month, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: 'Denilson's contribution to the club last season was outstanding. [LNB]'His work rate really was exceptional and it is valuable to have players that we know will perform to the very last minute in such a demanding league.'[LNB]Denilson arrived in north London in September 2006 after Arsenal paid Sao Paulo £4.3million for his services. [LNB] Arsenal announce record profits but Wenger won't splash the cash in hurry Nicklas Bendtner 'lucky to be alive' after car crash and misses Olympiakos tie as Gunners injury list grows Walcott fighting fit and raring to go as Arsenal prepare for Olympiakos clashFulham 0 Arsenal 1: Now Vito Mannone is saving face with the GunnersTHE LIST: Football's best midfield maestros - Nos 50-41ARSENAL FC

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