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Senderos ready to return

21 Sep 2006 - 11:45:21

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Arsenal centre-back Philippe Senderos hopes to return to training next week after making good progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Senderos has not played since dislocating his shoulder during Switzerland's 2-0 win against South Korea at the World Cup finals, but believes he is almost ready to challenge Kolo Toure, William Gallas and Johan Djourou for a place at the heart of the Gunners' defence.

The 21-year-old told the Daily Express: "My shoulder feels better and I'm seeing the specialist this week.

"I expect to get the green light to resume training next week. It has been a test of my mental strength but I will come back stronger than ever.

"Now it's down to me to win my place back in the Arsenal defence."