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Arsenal have been dealt another injury blow with the news that France midfielder Samir Nasri would be out of action for around a month with a knee problem.
The Gunners started the new Barclays Premier League campaign at Liverpool on Sunday with an already depleted squad but managed to salvage a point following a stoppage-time own goal by Reds goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
A club statement read: ‘Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri will undergo minor surgery on his knee following a meniscal injury sustained during the match against Liverpool on Sunday.
However, with Alex Song hampered by a calf injury which kept the Cameroon midfielder on the bench at Liverpool, Denilson not making the trip to Merseyside at all because of an abdominal problem and Wales international Aaron Ramsey still some way from a return after his broken leg last season, England teenager Jack Wilshere could be in line for only his second Premier League start against the Tangerines.
Wenger, though, has more worries in the centre of defence. Summer signing Laurent Koscielny will serve a suspension after his sending-off for two late yellow cards at Anfield.
If Johan Djourou, just back from a long-term knee injury, fails to makes a quick recovery from his hamstring problem, then Song could be asked to partner Thomas Vermaelen at the heart of the Gunners’ back line.
The Republic of Ireland international may be looking for a move after Roberto Mancini appeared to place Joe Hart above him in the Manchester City pecking order.
Source:daily mail