Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas injuries painful for Arsenal - Carling Cup Final update
Arsenal was dealt a huge blow when their talismanic skipper, Cesc Fabregas and in-form winger Theo Walcott, both had to leave the pitch due to injuries in Arsenal’s recent Premier League win over Stoke City. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Theo-Walcott-c34873 has been completely ruled out of
the upcoming Carling Cup final against Birmingham City after suffering an ankle injury. The Gunners’ skipper pulled his hamstring last night and there is still a chance that Cesc Fabregas’ may be available on the historic night at Wembley Stadium.
Wenger said, “Theo Walcott has an ankle sprain and he is out. For how long, I don't know, but he is definitely out of Sunday. Fabregas has a hamstring problem. We will assess that tomorrow. It is impossible to see how serious it is tonight. We will know
tomorrow. It's a concern that Cesc is injured but it happens unfortunately. He was very upset. I am as well. But it is not his fault or mine. It is part of sport.”
Cesc Fabregas, who missed most of the season due to injuries, helped Arsenal score in the starting minutes of the match against Stoke City before making his way off the pitch in the 14th minute due to a hamstring injury. Theo Walcott was also
forced to leave the match and was carried off on a stretcher in the 70th minute.
Arsenal medical staff will assess the situation of both players on Friday before setting a definite return timeline.
The Gunners captain expressed his disappointment over the recent injury saga on a social networking site and said, “I don't know if I'll make Sunday or not but all I know is that from this moment to Sunday I won't sleep if it's necessary. I've waited too
long to captain a final with Arsenal and I won't give up until the last second.”
Arsene Wenger’s men have a daunting task ahead of them in the coming weeks and their hopes of being in four different competitions are dependent on the availability of their star players. Earlier, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Laurent-Koscielny-c21742 were both ruled out
for one week due to hamstring and back injuries after Arsenal’s win over Barcelona. The duo was also not part of Arsenal’s Premier League game against Stoke City last night.
The Gunners closed the gap on league leaders, Manchester United, to only one point by marking a win over Stoke City. Arsene Wenger hailed his team’s resolute performance against the Potters and wants the Gunners to keep putting up such performances.
However, Arsenal’s next match is the Carling Cup final fixture against Birmingham City. It is the first time in five years Arsenal, which has not won any silverware in the last six year, has managed to seal the final berth of any competition and are favourites
to emerge victors on Sunday night.
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