Arsenal have received a fitness boost as Theo Walcott
returns to the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup tie against
Burnley.
The England winger has been out of action since dislocating his
shoulder on international duty in November, but Arsene Wenger has
confirmed he is now fit and ready to return this weekend.
Croatia striker Eduardo could also be included after a small
hamstring injury disrputed his return from his double
leg-break.
“I will see how they look tomorrow and Saturday, but they will
certainly be in the squad, especially Theo,” Wenger told Arsenal TV
Online.
“We have to wait and see how Eduardo reacts and responds to his
injury.”
In defence, Kolo Toure looks set to miss Sunday’s game with a
tight calf, but William Gallas should return from an ankle
problem.
“We are quite optimistic about Kolo, but we have to assess the
situation today completely – I don't think I will involve him on
Sunday,” he said.
“But Gallas should be back for Sunday and it looks to be like
Kolo will be back for next week [against Roma].”
The only significant blow for Wenger is the news that Emmanuel
Adebayor will miss both the Burnley and Roma games with his
hamstring injury.
