Kieran Gibbs boost for Arsenal as scans reveal defender has not broken his foot

22 September 2010 13:49
Arsenal have confirmed England defender Kieran Gibbs suffered only a minor foot injury during the 4-1 Carling Cup victory at Tottenham and is set to be out of action for only the 'short term'. [LNB]Gunners boss Arsene Wenger feared the left-back had suffered another broken metatarsal, having missed a large part of last season with a similar injury, and with it the chance to feature at the World Cup. [LNB]However, scans have revealed nothing more than severe bruising. [LNB] Lucky break: Gibbs (right) will only have a short spell on the sidelines[LNB] [LNB]A statement from Arsenal read: 'The club is happy to confirm that, following last night's Carling Cup third round match at Tottenham Hotspur, a scan to Kieran Gibbs' foot has shown there is no fracture. [LNB]'Kieran has suffered severe bruising to his left foot and will hopefully only be missing from first-team action for the short term.'[LNB] Arsenal are already without captain Cesc Fabregas, England winger Theo Walcott, Holland striker Robin van Persie, Denmark forward Nicklas Bendtner and midfielder Abou Diaby. [LNB]However, centre-half Thomas Vermaelen could be available for the visit of WestBrom on Saturday after his Achilles injury.[LNB] Arsenal boss Wenger admits fears over defender Gibbs's foot injury Bassong slams 'diving' Nasri after Spurs crash out of Cup to ArsenalTottenham 1 Arsenal 4 (aet): Nasri at the double as Gunners rip rivalsVela and Juarez banned by Mexico for six months over post-match partyARSENAL FC

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