"It looks like a 50:50 but a 50:50 balancing on the negative side."
We all want the Arsenal skipper to play a part in the top-of-the-table clash at Stamford Bridge. Anybody who knows the game knows about the thrill of watching the 23-year-old superstar from Catalonia. We all know how Fabregas can turn the game with a single moment of magic, be it a thumping drive from outside of the box or a through ball effortlessly threaded through the opposition defense. But Wenger is aware of the risks involved in rushing his players back from injury. The Arsenal has seen the likes of Tomas Rosicky and Robin van Persie returning after a spell on the sidelines, only to be plagued by recurrence of the injuries.
So, unsurprisingly, Wenger was very careful as to what he promised his Arsenal faithful as he faced the press today. When asked about the possible return of Cesc Fabregas, Arsene replied very tactfully saying that Fabregas might not be back against Chelsea. From Arsene's comments it can be deduced that Fabregas is training now with the first team and will be likely to have a medical on saturday which will determine the Arsenal line-up against Chelsea. "I don't know", said the frenchman, talking to Arsenal TV, "It looks like 50:50 but a 50:50 balancing on the negative side. I will find out on saturday morning."
Arsenal fans are acutely aware of Cesc Fabregas's tendency of declaring himself fit prematurely. Last year , in December, Fabregas returned from a hamstring injury as a substitute against Aston Villa to score two goals and then be carried off after worsening his hamstring. Fabregas similarly forced Arsenal to play him against Barcelona earlier this year despite having a bruised bone. After getting into a slight tangle with Carlos Puyol, the Arsenal captain broke his leg. Arsenal fans argue that it was the turning point of the last campaign and resulted in Arsenal finishing 3rd behind Chelsea and Manchester United.
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