Mikael Silvestre... Frenchman to sit out for 21 days with thigh problem
Silvestre set for three weeks out with injury
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By Declan Taylor
Arsène Wenger has revealed that Mikael Silvestre could be out for three weeks.
The 31-year-old started Saturday’s FA Cup Third Round tie against Plymouth but was withdrawn after 30 minutes with a thigh problem, joining fellow defenders Gael Clichy and Kolo Toure on the injury list.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Wenger confirmed the extent of the defender’s problem and also shed some light on the other defensive injuries.
“It is a thigh problem,” said the manager. “[He will be out for] Three weeks, 21 days.
“I have to look at it but at the moment with the injuries we are a little bit short everywhere. I hope Kolo will not be out for a very long time because he has an inflamed groin.
“On the left-hand side we are a bit short but Gael Clichy should be back for next week.”
[Saturday, January 03, 2009]
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