Source: Eurosport
Wenger - Fabregas absence will not hinder arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger maintains his young Gunners can cope without injured captain Cesc Fabregas against Celtic on Wednesday night and secure a place in the lucrative group stage of the Champions League.
The Spain international is recovering from a hamstring problem, on which scans have revealed only minor damage and puts him back in contention to return for Saturday's Barclays Premier League showdown at Manchester United.
Czech winger Tomas Rosicky is training again following his injury lay-off, and also may be included this weekend.
However, before the Gunners will look to extend their 100% domestic start, there is the small matter of the return leg of their European tie, when Arsenal defend a 2-0 lead.
"Cesc's scan was quite reassuring," revealed Wenger. "He has no muscular strain, but it will take a few days to settle down. There is a chance he will be fit for Old Trafford."
The Gunners boss continued: "I rest players who I feel need a rest without considering the game after. My target is to win Wednesday's game, it's a massive game for us and after that we will see what we do for the weekend. It is not job done, it is job to do, to finish. That is how I approach it."
