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Rosicky's hamstring woe

06 Dec 2006 - 09:43:30

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Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky is facing a race against time to be fit for the busy festive programme after picking up a hamstring injury.

The Czech Republic international sustained the problem preparing for the Champions League trip to FC Porto and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks.

"It is a bit of a shame for him because it's his third injury so far," Gunners boss Arsene Wenger told the club's official website.

"What is surprising is that it is exactly the same injury that he's had before, except on the other side. It is a muscle tear between his hamstring and his groin.

"Perhaps I played him a little too early against Fulham and I tried to take him off after 60 minutes against Tottenham."

Rosicky joins Thierry Henry, William Gallas and Lauren in the Emirates Stadium treatment room.