Arsenal.com have revealed Arsene Wenger's statements on the injured players for the coming game against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
The boss revealed that the Gunners could be without midfielder Mathieu Flamini and young full-back Hector Bellerin as both suffered knocks earlier this week.
Bellerin has been a vital player for the Gunners in the absence of Mathieu Debuchy but will probably miss this clash with an ankle injury. Bellerin who will have a late fitness test could be replaced by Calum Chambers, if the Spaniard failed to pass the test.
While midfielder Flamini has a hamstring injury and is expected to miss this clash, Francis Coquelin is likely to keep his place in the starting lineup after impressive displays in the past games.
The French boss further added that Aaron Ramsey remains out with his hamstring problem which he suffered nine days ago, he is still two weeks away.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to return after returning from groin injury. But is likely to sit along with Mathieu Debuchy and Mikel Arteta this weekend.
Jack Wilshere who recovered from his ankle injury few weeks ago is expected to take some part against Crystal Palace. The midfielder remained out for three months.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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