August 26, 2009

Injury to dominate Arsenal play-off match against Celtic of CL 09-10

There are two big challenges for the Gunner side. Fist one is the return leg Champions League match against Celtic FC and the premier league match with man utd. Arsenal’s starting performances is impressive. Gunner’s captain Cesc Fabregas may miss the play-off match in the home ground. But he could return in the league match on 29 August to take on Manchester United.

Nytimes

The 22-year-old Spain midfielder, who excelled in the 2-0 first-leg win at Celtic Park on August 18, suffered a hamstring injury in the Premier League game with Portsmouth on Saturday.

Fabregas could also miss the Premier League clash with champions Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, though Wenger remained optimistic he could play a part.

 

Injury hits arsenal side more and they have to take on the home match second leg match when more than 6 players will be out for serious injury. Although it hopes that skipper Cesc Fabregas back to the team is just time matter.