I have got a funny feeling of deja vu writing this, probably because Arsenal seem to have an injury crisis every bloody week. The number of casualties this week is eight, according to the official website, but that list does not include the January loan signing Kim Kallstrom, who although he is back in training will probably not be fir enough to start against Tottenham on Sunday.
Also, according to physio-room, Nicklas Bendtner has an unspecified problem. Maybe he injured himself during a rough sex session with a taxi. Anyway, it would almost be quicker to list the players who are not injured than those who are.
Arsene Wenger has revealed on arsenalwiki that he is hopeful of having both left backs available, as both Gibbs and Monreal are due for late fitness tests. Nothing is certain yet however. With Vermaelen back and looking sharp, defence is not really the problem. It is midfield where the Gunners have got serious problems.
Aaron Ramsey has suffered another delay to his long awaited comeback and he has been joined in the treatment room by Mesut Ozil. With Diaby and Wilshere in there you have got a pretty good unit. The German has got a hamstring problem which, unless we are lucky(yeah right) will keep him out for at least a month. So the great form being shown by Chamberlain is a great relief for Arsenal.
One piece of good news is that Yaya Sanogo is back and should be in the squad for Sunday. We saw what happened to Giroud’s form when he was not getting any rest so Sanogo’s fitness could really help. But with four big Premier League games coming up in a two week period, Arsenal could be in big trouble. Let’s just beat the spuds this weekend and I will be much happier.
