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Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and central defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Johan-Djourou-c18779 are set to make their return from injuries in the game against Liverpool this Sunday.
The shot-stopper was deemed out of action for the rest of the ongoing 2010-11 season after dislocating his finger during the second leg against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Since then, it is safe to say that the Polish has been a big miss as Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup against Manchester United and are further losing ground in the Premier League against the same opponents.
The 21-year-old has been a revelation in front of the goal in the ongoing campaign. After a misfiring http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lukasz-Fabianski-c22910. However, after undergoing surgery, the latter gave way to the
youngster who has put in a series of impressive performances since.
Johan Djourou on the other hand, has been another success story. After a long-term injury to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Laurent-Koscielny-c21742.
While Vermaelen was ruled out for the rest of the season due to the Achilles tendon operation that he had in March 2011, there is still a slim possibility that the Belgian might be able to overcome his condition.
Vermaelen said, “I can understand my manager when he says that my season is over - I have been out for seven months and I must fulfil a complete 'pre-season', so it's logical that he won't take risks.”
Turning our attention back on the goalkeeping front, the manager confirmed after Sunday’s 3-1 victory against Blackpool that the Pole was ‘not far away’ and would ideally be expected to start on Sunday.
If this happens, then it might be fair to assume that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jens-Lehmann-c18297 would be dropped to the bench as Manuel Almunia pulled out before the game against Blackpool with a knee problem during the warm up.
With ‘possible’ defensive cover to strengthen their ranks, could the Gunners mount a title challenge this late in the season? Let’s wait and watch.
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