Source: Daily_Mail
Injured Cesc Fabregas backs Wenger's gamble to play him against Aston Villa
Cesc Fabregas insists Arsene Wenger was right to gamble on his fitness against Aston Villa - even if the decision did backfire, leaving the midfielder facing three weeks on the sidelines.[LNB]Fabregas produced a stunning 27-minute cameo on Sunday, scoring twice before being forced to withdraw after his hamstring problem flared up once more.[LNB]Fabregas will miss the Gunners' Premier League game at Portsmouth on Wednesday night but said: 'I came off the bench with a lot of desire against Aston Villa. I hadn't played for a few games and I agreed with the manager that I should come on for a while. I am in good spirits.[LNB] On fire: Cesc Fabregas firing in a free-kick for Arsenal before picking up an injury[LNB]'I won't be able to play for a while but I hope to be fit soon and return to the team to help. I injured myself scoring the second goal. I did a sprint and felt a strange tug.'[LNB]Fabregas was asked about Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood's recent angry reaction to rumours linking the player with a move to Barcelona. Fabregas said: 'I don't want to assess what the chairman said about Barcelona.[LNB] Injury: Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas collides with Brad Friedel[LNB]'I am very happy at Arsenal. For 2010 I hope to avoid injury and win a title with Arsenal. I want to have a good World Cup with Spain as well.'[LNB] Arsenal are strong enough without Cesc and Van Persie, insists VermaelenArsenal fear Fabregas will be ruled out for three weeks with injured hamstringARSENAL FC
