Samir Nasri fractures fibula – 09/10 Injury #1 21 July, 2009

The squad had only been in Austria 24 hours when news broke today of the season’s first injury. I was kind of hoping we might have a bit better luck this year but it’s not a good start. Samir Nasri has fractured his right fibula and will be out of action for two to three months. Even if he does recover in that time scale, he’s going to have to go through a pre-season schedule again to get him up to fitness. I’m not very optimistic about this and I’m not expecting him around until November time.

He’s very lucky though, it could’ve been a lot worse – It’s not a full break which would’ve totally ruined his season. There’s no word on how it happened but would it surprise you if Vermaelen had a ‘hulk-like’ mood swing and went flying in?

Rosicky’s recovery is now more important that ever. If his pre-season goes well then Nasri’s injury wont put us in too much trouble. Another injury in that area then we could start to get worried but with Rosicky, Arshavin, Walcott, Eboue and possibly Diaby or a striker able to play wide I think we’ll be ok for now. It’s still frustrating news though and I hope Samir makes a strong recovery; 09/10 is set to be a good year for him after a strong start in England, lets hope he doesn’t miss too much of the season out.

We’re playing SC Columbia in half an hour and I’ve got Arsenal TV Online ready to go. I still don’t see any team news but as soon as I know I’ll update the article with the side. I’m gonna have twitter open as I watch and I’ll do my best to keep those of you without ATVO updated. If you’re not following me already, do it here. Also I’ll keep an eye out for an internet stream, if I find one I’ll put that up on twitter too.

Update – I’ve got the team:

Almunia
Silvestre – Vermaelen – Djourou – Eboue
Diaby – Denilson – Ramsey – Wilshere
Arshavin
Bendtner

I’ll do a quick round up of everything else going on today before the game starts. Lyon say they are interested in Chamakh and are “ready to welcome him with open arms.” That’s nice. They understand that he wants to go to England but they’re just letting him know that the offer is there. I think Chamakh had the chance to go to Lyon before but now he wants to go to England I don’t see him changing his mind. Arseblogger says that on Irish radio last night journalist, Xavier Rivoire told us Chamakh will be joining us in the very immediate future. It wouldn’t surprise me you know. More on that as I hear it.

And finally last night an Arsenal XI beat Lincoln City 3-2. Sunu and Emmanuel-Thomas put us 2-0 up with 20 minutes to go but two goals in five minutes for the home side brought things level. It took a last minute winner from defender, Luke Ayling to make it 3-2.

Right then I’m off to watch tonight’s game. Keep an eye on the here and my twitter for updates. Thanks for reading.