Gael Clichy, who picked up a nasty head injury during
the North London derby, is hopeful he will be back in training
on Thursday.
The left back’s face was covered in blood three minutes before
the end of the game with Tottenham following a violent clash on
Sunday, and Clichy was immediately replaced by Kieran Gibbs.
As a consequence of the injury, the France international is not
available for the exciting friendly with Argentina, with St Etienne
defender Mouhamadou Dabo called up for the first time.
Clichy has declared that his injury remains painful, but he
hopes he will be told by Arsenal’s doctors that he can resume
training on Thursday.
Clichy told L’Equipe: "I really can't remember what happened.
The injury is quite deep. I feel pain when I wake up.
"However, the doctor has no worries. I will have a scan on
Tuesday.
"I have been advised against any travelling, and I spoke with
Les Bleus’ doctor. There are no problems.
"Now I hope to resume training on Thursday."