Wenger confirms squad for semi-final

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
31 Jan	7:45 PM	LC	Tottenham Hotspur (H)	3	1	Win

Arsène Wenger has confirmed that Julio Baptista, Arsenal's top scorer in the Carling Cup, will not be available for tomorrow's semi-final clash against Tottenham.

Baptista suffered a groin injury in the FA Cup clash against Bolton. There was apparently some indication that Baptista would be fit for the match, but a late fitness test has confirmed the Brazillian international's unavailability.

However, the Gunners will benefit from the experience of midfielder Gilberto, who returns from suspension.

Wenger said: "It will be a young side and an experienced bench.

"So it will be pretty similar to what happened at White Hart Lane.

"Julio Baptista will be absent for this game. It is a big regret for me because he has led the team recently with a huge spirit.

"His mental strength was obvious in the game at Tottenham because he scored an own goal then he put two in the net at the other end. That is always the best answer you can give.

"I think he will miss the Tottenham game and the Middlesbrough game. But I hope he will be back after that. Gilberto is available again and will play."

The squad is as follows:

Abou Diaby
Francesc Fabregas
Kolo Touré
Philippe Senderos
Tomas Rosicky
Denilson
Mathieu Flamini
Gilberto
Mart Poom
Gaël Clichy
Manuel Almunia
Emmanuel Adebayor
Jeremie Aliádíère
Justin Hoyte
Theo Walcott
Armand Traore

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