Fabregas ruled out of Porto clash

08 March 2010 12:03
Fabregas limped off after scoring the opening goal in the 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley on Saturday.[LNB]The tightness was in the same hamstring he injured earlier in the season, which kept him out of action at the turn of the year.[LNB]Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "We cannot even take a gamble, so he is not available."[LNB]Veteran defender Sol Campbell did, however, join in training and he looks set to recover from a groin problem in time to face the Portuguese side, who will take a 2-1 lead to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of the last-16 tie.[LNB]Cameroon international Alex Song is available as his two-match suspension does not apply in Europe.[LNB]Andrey Arshavin and Abou Diaby could both feature after coming off the bench against Burnley, while Mexican Carlos Vela could return to the squad after international duty.[LNB]William Gallas (calf) is still sidelined, while Aaron Ramsey (broken leg), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee) are long-term absentees.[LNB]Gunners (from): Almunia, Clichy, Vermaelen, Campbell, Eboue, Denilson, Nasri, Song, Walcott, Arshavin, Bendtner, Fabianski, Sagna, Diaby, Eduardo, Traore, Eastmond, Silvestre, Vela.[LNB][LNB] Arsenal vs Porto To Qualify: Arsenal 4/6  

Source: Team_Talk