Arsenal manager has confirmed that Theo Walcott will miss the Carling Cup final clash with Birmingham in Wembley.
Arsenal take on Birmingham tonight with an opportunity of clinching their first silverware in almost six years. However, the Gunners are facing a late injury crisis with Cesc Fabregas doubtful and Theo Walcott out of the game.
"He has an ankle sprain and he is out for how long I cannot tell you, for Sunday he is definitely out,'' Wenger said.
''Fabregas is a hamstring problem, we will assess tomorrow, tonight it is impossible to say how serious,'' he added.
''It is of course a concern that he [Fabregas] is injured but it happens unfortunately. He was very upset. I am as well. But it is not his fault or mine. It is part of sport. It's strange when it happens early in the game but we have to face it. We did the job after that in a very professional way.''
Fabregas has reaffirmed his determination to be fit for the final through twitter. However, it is looking increasingly unlikely that he will feature in the match and Robin Van Persie is probably the likely to lead the team in Wembley.
"He has an ankle sprain and he is out for how long I cannot tell you, for Sunday he is definitely out,'' Wenger said.
''Fabregas is a hamstring problem, we will assess tomorrow, tonight it is impossible to say how serious,'' he added.
''It is of course a concern that he [Fabregas] is injured but it happens unfortunately. He was very upset. I am as well. But it is not his fault or mine. It is part of sport. It's strange when it happens early in the game but we have to face it. We did the job after that in a very professional way.''
Fabregas has reaffirmed his determination to be fit for the final through twitter. However, it is looking increasingly unlikely that he will feature in the match and Robin Van Persie is probably the likely to lead the team in Wembley.
