Source: Team_Talk
Fabregas sits out Shakhtar test
Cesc Fabregas will miss Arsenal's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday because of a hamstring injury.[LNB] The midfielder will not travel with the squad to Ukraine but manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful he will be able to face Newcastle on Sunday.[LNB]"He has a good chance to play on Sunday but tomorrow night is too risky," the Frenchman said.[LNB]"He has no real strain, just a bit of pain. I don't know what it's down to but we cannot take a gamble as he has had injuries before. There's still a bit of reluctance to push it 100%."[LNB]Wenger also has fitness concerns over three of his other midfielders, with Alex Song, Andrey Arshavin and Denilson all struggling.[LNB]"Alex Song has a problem with his calf which we will assess today, he has a chance not to travel," Wenger added.[LNB]"Arshavin has a problem and we might leave him at home and Denilson has a groin problem.[LNB]"The one that is definitely out is Fabregas, the three others will be assessed later."
