Source: Telegraph
Arsenal's DenÃlson out for two months with back injury
The club on Monday learned that the former Sao Paulo player would face a prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering a fracture in his back. The 21-year-old Brazilian, who featured in 37 Premier League matches for the North London club last season and was recently handed a new contract, picked up the injury in Arsenal's 4-2 defeat at Manchester City on Sept 12 and scans revealed the severity of the problem. Related ArticlesNicklas Bendtner ruled out after car crashArsenal report record profitsVan Persie warns against complacencyFulham 0 Arsenal 1Robin Van Persie: no apology from AdebayorSport on televisionArsenal manager Arsène Wenger announced on Monday that striker Nicklas Bendtner would also miss Tuesday's Champions League Group H game after suffering minor bruising in a car accident at the weekend. The Danish international is understood to have suffered the accident while driving his Aston Martin northbound on the A1 towards South Mimms. "Nicklas did not practice because he had a car accident yesterday," Wenger said. "Fortunately there was no real long-term damage, but he was bruised and we thought it better he did not train. He should be back for Sunday's game [against Blackburn]."Wenger, whose team opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory against Standard Liege after hitting back from two goals behind, will also be without Theo Walcott for Tuesday night's fixture at the Emirates Stadium. The England forward is, however, expected to return from a back problem by the weekend. Meanwhile Manuel Almunia is still suffering from a chest infection so Vito Mannone will continue in his place following his man-of-the-match display against Fulham.