Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed Eduardo
will be sidelined for three weeks after sustaining a groin injury
against Manchester United.
The Croatia international sustained the injury during a
challenge with Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand in the 1-0
Champions League semi-final first leg defeat.
Eduardo made his comeback from a broken fibula and dislocated
ankle earlier this year but has suffered a number of niggling
setbacks since the return.
French centre-back Mikael Silvestre also picked up a groin
injury at Old Trafford and is expected to miss the return leg at
Emirates Stadium.
Wenger said on Sky Sports News: "Eduardo has a groin problem and
Silvestre as well.
"Eduardo is ruled out for three weeks. Silvestre we don't know -
he will be short (for Tuesday)."
Wenger also confirmed that Dutch forward Robin van Persie will
undergo a late fitness test ahead of the clash with United, while
full-back Gael Clichy will be absent.
He added: "Van Persie we will assess very late, Tuesday morning
or afternoon. Clichy is out."
