Fabregas set for swift return

17 December 2009 19:01
Fabregas limped off before the break during the draw with Burnley in a match that left Wenger fuming at the fixture compilers and the Premier League defending their schedule.[LNB]Wenger immediately ruled his captain out of the clash against Hull on Saturday, although the injury may not be as bad as first feared.[LNB]"Cesc had a scan today," said Wenger. "We have not had the result yet.[LNB]"The only thing that is sure is that he will not play on Saturday.[LNB]"Beyond that, it all depends on the scan. Is it a tightness that just presents a small risk on Saturday or is it a slight strain - grade one or two? We'll know that later.[LNB]"If it is a tear it is a small one and the maximum would be 10 days. So it is not long-term."[LNB]Denilson could deputise for Fabregas against Hull after recovering from a back problem.[LNB]"Denilson is back and available for Saturday," Wenger said on Arsenal TV Online.[LNB]Nicklas Bendtner, Tomas Rosicky, Gael Clichy and Armand Traore will be unavailable, and Wenger said: "The first back should be Traore, maybe for Aston Villa (on December 27)."[LNB][LNB] Barclays Prem 2009/10 Win Outright: Arsenal 7/1  

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