Wenger desperate to keep Gunners fit

19 January 2010 16:57
The Gunners could go top of the table with victory over struggling Bolton, whom they beat 2-0 on Sunday, in Wednesday night's re-arranged game at Emirates Stadium.[LNB]Captain Cesc Fabregas marked his return from a three-week lay-off with the opening goal at the Reebok Stadium, while match-fit England forward Theo Walcott and Denilson are set to feature again on Wednesday.[LNB]However, both Aaron Ramsey and Samir Nasri are expected to be out for the best part of a month after picking up injuries in training last week, while Fran Merida suffered an ankle problem just before he scored Arsenal's late second goal at Bolton.[LNB]Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner should, though, be back in contention for the trip to Aston Villa on January 27 as he recovers from groin surgery.[LNB]Wenger said: "We have analysed absolutely everything.[LNB]"It is strange because the more injuries you get, you then seem to get even more because you always play the same players.[LNB]"Also, you rush some players back and then you have more chance to get them injured again."[LNB]Sol Campbell's first-team return, after signing until the end of the season, could come in the weekend's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Stoke as the veteran defender continues to build up his match sharpness.[LNB]The arrival of Campbell, who had been training at Arsenal since leaving Notts County, means Wenger is now likely to look to allow Philippe Senderos to leave Arsenal, with Celtic one interested party.[LNB]The Swiss defender, 24, almost joined Everton in the summer having spent last season on loan at AC Milan.[LNB]Wenger revealed: "There is an interest from Celtic, yes. It may happen.[LNB]"We have Sol Campbell and we have four centre backs.[LNB]"Philippe needs to play. He has not played for a long time and he needs to if he wants to go to the World Cup."[LNB]Wenger, though, has ruled out a move for Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic.[LNB]"You will hear a few names until the end of the transfer window without there being any truth in it," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk