Arsenal physio Colin Lewin

Injury News

Robin Van Persie
November 16
Robin was stretchered off during Holland's international friendly with Italy in Pescara on Saturday, November 14. The striker suffered ankle ligament damage after 10 minutes of the match when he landed awkwardly on his right ankle following a challenge from Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Robin will be out of action for approximately six weeks.

Nicklas Bendtner
November 10
Nicklas Bendtner underwent groin surgery in Germany on November 10 and is expected to be out for three to four weeks. He limped off during the first half of the North London derby on October 31.

Carlos Vela
November 9
Carlos Vela has missed the last four games with a knee injury but is close to a comeback, according to Arsène Wenger.

Theo Walcott
November 9
Theo Walcott has been sidelined by a knee injury and is expected to return to training this month. "He will be back in training the week after the international break," said Wenger ahead of the Wolves game.

Neves Denilson
November 9
Neves Denilson is expected to return to training later this month. The Brazilian midfielder's last appearance in an Arsenal shirt came at Eastlands back on September 12. He was substituted eight minutes after half-time and has not been seen since. Speaking ahead of the game with Wolves, Arsène Wenger revealed: "Denilson will be back in training during the second week of the international break."

Armand Traore
November 9
Armand Traore has returned to training but was not available for the Wolves game. "It seems a bit short for Armand," said Wenger ahead of the game.

Gael Clichy
November 9
Gael Clichy has suffered a back injury. "We have lost Gael Clichy with a back injury which was not expected," confirmed Wenger ahead of the Alkmaar match on November 4. "It looks like he could be out for a while. We fear a stress fracture and if that is the case, he will be out for a few weeks."

Lukasz Fabianski
November 9
Lukasz sustained an injury during the 2-1 Carling Cup victory over Liverpool. "We lost Lukasz Fabianski with a thigh injury," Arsène Wenger told Arsenal TV Online on October 29. "He will be out for three to four weeks. Of course it is big disappointment because he has just come back from injury."

Jack Wilshere
November 9
Jack Wilshere has picked up an injury and has missed the last four games. "Jack had a knock on his ankle and is out unfortunately," said Wenger.

Johan Djourou
November 9
Johan Djourou 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.”