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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms Kieran Gibbs suffers injury setback
The Frenchman has revealed he will have to do without the talented left-back, but has been boosted by the imminent return of Lukasz Fabianski and Ryo Miyaichi
20 Dec 2011 19:04:00
By Shane Farrington
Getty
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been dealt a blow after confirming Kieran Gibbs’ attempts to regain full fitness have suffered a setback.
The promising left-back underwent surgery for a hernia problem back in November and the Gunners boss was hoping to have the 22-year-old him back in time for the festive fixtures.
"Kieran Gibbs has unfortunately had a setback and he is not back yet," Wenger told the club's official website.
"It's very disappointing because we had good hope that he would be back for tomorrow's game [away to Aston Villa], but he is not available."
Wenger’s options have been boosted with goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and young attacking option Ryo Miyaichi close to a return to action.
Wenger added: "Ryo is joining in normal training on Friday, so he is completely back from injury.
"Fabianski has practised today [Tuesday] and should be available for next week."
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The promising left-back underwent surgery for a hernia problem back in November and the Gunners boss was hoping to have the 22-year-old him back in time for the festive fixtures.
"Kieran Gibbs has unfortunately had a setback and he is not back yet," Wenger told the club's official website.
"It's very disappointing because we had good hope that he would be back for tomorrow's game [away to Aston Villa], but he is not available."
Wenger’s options have been boosted with goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and young attacking option Ryo Miyaichi close to a return to action.
Wenger added: "Ryo is joining in normal training on Friday, so he is completely back from injury.
"Fabianski has practised today [Tuesday] and should be available for next week."
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