Nasrisky decision for Arsene
Posted Monday, February 14, 2011 by The Sun
SAMIR NASRI is facing an agonising wait to find out if he can face Barcelona.
Arsenal's midfield star will have fitness tests today and tomorrow to see if he has fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
Boss Arsene Wenger will then decide whether to risk him in Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first leg battle with Barca at the Emirates.
Wenger said: "I will not take a crazy gamble. But if he is medically and physically OK... .
"Physically he has worked very hard in the last week. Physically he is ready.
"But is there a risk of a setback? Who isn't desperate to play in that game.
"There is another in three weeks and we also have Leyton Orient in the FA Cup and the Carling Cup final.
"With so many games, it is important not to be stupid."
He is confident the Gunners will make it tougher for Barca than last year, when they had an injury-plagued squad.
Wenger added: "We go into the game in better shape."
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