Thursday, February 12, 2009

Arsene Wenger is to resist the temptation of playing Arsenal's fit again Eduardo against Cardiff in the FA Cup on Monday.

The Croatia international played for his national team against Romania on Wednesday night in a friendly, just days after being named on the Gunners bench for last weekend's Barclays Premier League clash with local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite being delighted with Eduardo's speedier than expected recovery since the 25-year-old broke a leg against Birmingham City almost a year ago, Wenger is adamant that he will not rush his midfielder's comeback."He is back and ready to go," Wenger told Arsenal's official television channel ahead of the Fourth Round replay against Cardiff."I don't know [about Cardiff]. I don't want to promise anything. I want the freedom to pick the team I want to pick."
Arsenal also have injury doubts hanging over both Abou Diaby and Aaron Ramsey, although Gael Clichy is set to play following the head injury he picked up at White Hart Lane.
"From this week's internationals we have a small alert on Aaron Ramsey," said Wenger. "He picked up an injury with Wales and we'll see how he is on Friday.

"From what I heard he has stretched his medial knee ligament. It is hard to tell anything when you have not seen the player yet.
"Diaby has still not recovered. Apart from that we have only good news on the players who went to international duty.
"But of course, Adebayor is out for three to four weeks and Clichy has not practised properly yet."We have not put him into any duels because of his head. But he should be alright for Monday."
In their initial meeting, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Cardiff at the Welsh side's Ninian Park ground.

Should Wenger play him? I want to hear your thoughts.

Arsenal fanatic,

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