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Arsene Wenger has revealed the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup fourth round clash with Burnley, with good news for Arsenal across the board.
The Gunners are close to a clean bill of fitness within the squad, with Wenger confirming that both Francis Coquelin and Tomas Rosicky are available for selection this weekend; the latter of whom has not featured for Arsenal this season.
“Francis is available to play now because he has passed two weeks of full training. Tomas is also available for selection.”
“Mertesacker is out because of the red card, and everybody else is available, apart from Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla. After that it is just a question of selection and decision-making, that is the key.”
Per Mertesacker’s absence from suspension will be the main issue for Wenger’s team selection this weekend, whilst Danny Welbeck is set to make an imminent return but isn’t quite ready yet.
“Danny Welbeck is not completely ready but he is not far. He needs a game or two because he’s been out since last April. The Stoke [under-21] game is too soon because he only had one session with the team, and that is too short.”
The latest update means just Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla are the only injured players within the squad, with the remaining contingent down to fitness and competitiveness, but it won’t be long until the midfield duo also return.
“Jack and Santi are progressing well but they are at least a few weeks away. But these two apart, it is just about competitiveness and match fitness.”
