AFC Injury News
Please note The injury news on Arsenal.com is updated only from Arsène Wenger's press conferences and his interviews with Arsenal TV Online. For clarification purposes, this is dated
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Robin Van Persie
November 28
Robin was stretchered off during Holland's international friendly with Italy in Pescara on Saturday, November 14 with ankle ligament damage. Initial reports suggested he would be out for around six weeks. However a Club statement on November 28 changed that. It said: "Advice was sought from the leading ankle specialist Mr Niek van Dijk, who confirmed that more extensive damage had been suffered than was first diagnosed. In order to repair his ankle, Robin will undergo surgery next week in Amsterdam to reconstruct the ligaments. The Club’s medical team anticipate that a full recovery will take between four and five months.”
Kieran Gibbs
November 27
Kieran has had surgery on an ankle injury sustained in the 2-0 win over Standard Liege and will be out for at least three months according to Arsène Wenger.
"Kieran had surgery on Friday morning and the surgeon gave us a good report," said the manager. "He did not need any metal in his foot. But his first metatarsal is broken, which is very rare. He will be out for at least three months."
William Gallas
November 27
William is rated as 50/50 to be available for the Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday. "
William Gallas is 50/50 at the moment," said Wenger on Friday. The defender has a swollen eye.
Abou Diaby
November 26
Diaby is expected to be out for another two weeks with a calf injury. "I think it will take another two weeks for him to be back in full training," said Arsène Wenger.
Nicklas Bendtner
November 26
Nicklas Bendtner underwent groin surgery in Germany on November 10 and is now around two weeks away from a return.
"I think it will take another two weeks for him to be back in full training," said Arsène Wenger.
Gael Clichy
November 23
Gael is expected to return to fitness within the next three weeks according to Arsène Wenger. "Clichy is not too far, I think two to three weeks," said the manager.
Lukasz Fabianski
November 23
Lukasz Fabianski will make his comeback from a thigh injury in the Reserves' match against Aston Villa this week. "Fabianski will play on Wednesday night in the Reserves so after that he will be available," said Wenger.
Johan Djourou
November 9
Johan suffered a knee injury while on international duty in August and faces a lengthy lay-off. “Johan is [out for] six to eight months,” Wenger said. “He had big surgery, and it is a big blow for him and the Club. He will have to be patient this season.”