Kieran Gibbs... has been carrying a groin injury
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UEFA Champions League
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 19:45
Wenger to make late calls on defensive duo
By Richard Clarke
Arsène Wenger will leave decisions over the fitness of
Mikael Silvestre and
Kieran Gibbs to the morning of the Champions League Semi-Final first leg with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The veteran French centre back picked up a back injury in the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough on Sunday while the 19-year-old left back has been carrying a groin problem for a few games.
The Arsenal manager has the option of
Johan Djourou at centre back and, if fit, Silvestre could cover the absence of Gibbs. But, whatever happens, it will be a late call.
“We’ll make those decisions in the morning,” said Wenger. “Silvestre will have an assessment. He has a back injury and we have a slight problem with Gibbs as well.”