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Please note: The injury news on Arsenal.com is updated only from Arsène Wenger's press conferences and his interviews with Arsenal Player.
| Name | Injury | Last Game | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samir Nasri | Muscular problem | New York Red Bulls (H) 31-07-2011 | More |
| Jack Wilshere | Ankle | New York Red Bulls (H) 31-07-2011 | More |
| Robin van Persie | Ankle | Benfica (A) 06-08-2011 | More |
| Theo Walcott | Ankle | FC Cologne (A) 23-07-2011 | More |
| Abou Diaby | Ankle | Fulham (A) 22-05-2011 | More |
Samir Nasri (Muscular problem)
Last Updated: 12 August
Samir missed Saturday's friendly against Benfica with a muscular problem. Ahead of the game, Arsene Wenger said: “Nasri might be back for the start of the season."
Last Game: Arsenal 1-1 New York Red Bulls - July 31, 2011
| Mon, Jul 11, 2011 | 'We are ambitious so we will keep Nasri' |
| Mon, Jul 11, 2011 | Wenger - I believe Cesc and Nasri will stay |
| Fri, Jul 08, 2011 | Wenger: 'I'll fight to keep Cesc and Nasri' |
| Fri, Jun 17, 2011 | 2010/11 Player Review: Samir Nasri |
| Wed, May 25, 2011 | Nasri is third in Player of the Season |
Jack Wilshere (Ankle)
Last Updated: 12 August
Jack was substituted after seven minutes against New York Red Bull with an ankle injury. "Basically we have Wilshere injured, hopefully in the short-term," said Wenger on August 12.
Last Game: Arsenal 1-1 New York Red Bulls - July 31, 2011
| Mon, Aug 08, 2011 | Wilshere withdraws from England squad |
| Sat, Aug 06, 2011 | Wilshere called up to England squad |
| Fri, Aug 05, 2011 | Wilshere attends JG's press conference |
| Thu, Aug 04, 2011 | Wilshere - I am still trying to prove myself |
| Tue, Jul 12, 2011 | Wilshere - Stay strong and we'll be winners |
Robin van Persie (Ankle)
Last Updated: 12 August
Robin picked up an injury during Saturday's defeat against Benfica but should be fit to face Newcastle.
Last Game: Benfica 2-1 Arsenal - August 06, 2011
| Thu, Aug 11, 2011 | Team news: Van Persie, Vermaelen, Gibbs fit |
| Mon, Aug 08, 2011 | FREE VIDEO: Van Persie gives away his medal |
| Fri, Aug 05, 2011 | Van Persie wants technology for offside calls |
| Fri, Jul 15, 2011 | Van Persie - This could be my best year |
| Fri, Jul 15, 2011 | Van Persie - We'll make amends at Newcastle |
Theo Walcott (Ankle)
Last Updated: 12 August
Theo is back in the squad for the trip to Newcastle. Arsene Wenger said: “Theo is back in the squad, this is much quicker than I thought."
Last Game: FC Cologne 1-2 Arsenal - July 23, 2011
| Fri, Aug 12, 2011 | Team news: Walcott back in the squad |
| Fri, Aug 05, 2011 | Walcott - I'm ready to fire again |
| Tue, Aug 02, 2011 | Theo Walcott |
| Fri, Jul 29, 2011 | Walcott's ankle 'better than expected' |
| Wed, Jul 27, 2011 | Walcott's ankle 'needs more investigation' |
Abou Diaby (Ankle)
Last Updated: 12 August
Arsène Wenger has revealed that Abou underwent surgery on his ankle over the summer and will miss the start of the new Premier League season. "Diaby is not back before the end of August or the beginning of September," said Wenger on August 12.
Last Game: Fulham 2-2 Arsenal - May 22, 2011
| Fri, Jul 29, 2011 | Diaby undergoes surgery on injured ankle |
| Thu, Jun 09, 2011 | Internationals: Szczesny faces Diaby, Sagna |
| Thu, Jun 09, 2011 | 2010/11 Player Review: Abou Diaby |
| Tue, May 24, 2011 | Close Up: French midfielder Abou Diaby |
| Thu, May 19, 2011 | Nasri, Clichy and Diaby face fitness tests |
