Gooner Talk

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas told reporters that he fears he has broken his leg, with the Spaniard set to have an X-ray on his fibula tomorrow.

The 22-year-old is currently on crutches, and revealed to the English media after the Barcelona draw that he has worries about a possible ‘broken leg’.

Fabregas had been a doubt to even make the Barca game after picking up a knee injury in the 1-1 draw with Birmingham on Saturday and on Tuesday Arsene Wenger said he had a “40% chance” to play.

“I do not think it is going to be good news, but still I hope there will be,” said Fabregas.

“When I took the penalty, I was quite strong, but after when I went to get the ball, I could not walk any more.

“It is the fibula. I think I put my leg between Puyol’s when I was fouled, and kicked it.”

Meanwhile, William Gallas could miss the rest of the season due to the defender picking up another injury on Wednesday night.

French international Gallas suffered a recurrence of his calf injury during the 2-2 draw with Barcelona.

The Gunners boss told Canal +: “He pulled his calf muscle and I think it’s the end of the season for him. I think he will be ready for the World Cup.”

Arsenal battled back brilliantly to score two goals and earn a draw with Barcelona in the Champions League quarter final — keeping their European ambitions alive in the process.

The current European Champions Barca wereall over Arsenal throughout the first half and the Gunners were very lucky to go into half-time with the score 0-0.

Brilliant goalkeeping by Manuel Almunia and key blocks from the Arsenal defenders kept the first-leg match from being all over by the 15th minute.

Arsenal’s Starting XI & Subs

Almunia
Sagna – Gallas – Vermaelen – Clichy
Fabregas – Song – Diaby
Nasri – Bendtner – Arshavin

Subs: Fabianski (GK), Campbell, Eboue, Denilson, Rosicky, Walcott, Eduardo.

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As expected, Cesc Fabregas & William Gallas start tonight for Arsenal in their Champions League crunch clash with Barcelona.

Almunia
Sagna – Gallas – Vermaelen – Clichy
Fabregas – Song – Diaby
Nasri – Bendtner – Arshavin

Subs: Fabianski (GK), Campbell, Eboue, Denilson, Rosicky, Walcott, Eduardo.

Cesc Fabregas will start for Arsenal tonight against Barcelona according to Spanish daily Marca.

The newspaper also reports that Cesc took part in a fitness test at Emirates Stadium this morning where he ‘felt fine’.

Gunners skipper Fabregas had been a doubt to make it after picking up a knee injury in the 1-1 draw with Birmingham on Saturday and yesterday Arsene Wenger said he had a “40% chance” to play.

This news will come as a massive boost to Arsenal with the second leg coming at the Nou Camp next week.

Highly-rated Bolivian youngster Samuel Galindo trained with the Arsenal squad preparing for tomorrow’s match against Barcelona.

The 17-year-old is currently training at London Colney after signing a pre-contract agreement which is likely to become permanent in July.

You can read full clarification of the Galindo signing over at Young Guns, by clicking here.

Below is a picture of Galindo training with Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky.