Kieran Gibbs sidelined only for 'short term', say Arsenal

22 September 2010 14:53
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feared the left-back had suffered another broken metatarsal, having missed a large part of last season with a similar injury, and with it the chance to feature at the World Cup. [LNB]However, today's scans have revealed nothing more than severe bruising. [LNB]A statement from Arsenal read: ''The club is happy to confirm that, following last night's Carling Cup third round match at Tottenham Hotspur, a scan to Kieran Gibbs' foot has shown there is no fracture. [LNB]''Kieran has suffered severe bruising to his left foot and will hopefully only be missing from first-team action for the short term.'' [LNB]Arsenal are already without captain Cesc Fabregas, England winger Theo Walcott, Holland striker Robin van Persie, Denmark forward Nicklas Bendtner and midfielder Abou Diaby. [LNB]However, centre-half Thomas Vermaelen could be available for the visit of West Brom on Saturday after his Achilles injury. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph