Wenger won't risk Fabregas
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded that Cesc Fabregas has virtually no chance of playing against Hull City on Saturday evening.
The talented midfielder missed Tuesday's emphatic 5-0 Champions League victory against FC Porto after picking up a hamstring strain during the weekend win over Burnley.
Wenger says the Spain international has only a slim chance of featuring at the KC Stadium but is more than happy to start with Tomas Rosicky in his place.
"Cesc's chances of playing are 0.5 per cent - that means unless a miracle happens, he will not play," said Wenger. "At the moment, Cesc is out of Saturday's game.
"We have a little doubt about Rosicky (groin), but we will check that on Friday morning. Nobody else is back, but we will lose (Alex) Song, because he is suspended."
Updated 11/03/2010 16:44:48
The talented midfielder missed Tuesday's emphatic 5-0 Champions League victory against FC Porto after picking up a hamstring strain during the weekend win over Burnley.
Wenger says the Spain international has only a slim chance of featuring at the KC Stadium but is more than happy to start with Tomas Rosicky in his place.
"Cesc's chances of playing are 0.5 per cent - that means unless a miracle happens, he will not play," said Wenger. "At the moment, Cesc is out of Saturday's game.
"We have a little doubt about Rosicky (groin), but we will check that on Friday morning. Nobody else is back, but we will lose (Alex) Song, because he is suspended."
Updated 11/03/2010 16:44:48
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