LONDON – Andrei Arshavin back grazed Hope this season has run aground. Covered injury, forcing the Arsenal striker a break until the 2009/2010 season ended.

Arshavin calf muscle injury and missed Arsenal defended in the face Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinal match, the middle of last week. The Gunners were slaughtered to have to give up 1-4 at Camp Nou and give up the semi-final ticket at the Catalan giants.

Because the condition is severe enough, Arshavin is not expected to enter a list of line-up coach Arsene Wenger has until the end of the season. Nevertheless, the Russian international striker is hoping to appear when the Gunners menyambangi Manchester City on 24 April.

“It's very unfortunate because it is not just a muscle tear, but two. I think the only one, but there's still one more injured,where it is associated with the thigh, “said Arshavin.

“I'm hoping to return during the game against Manchester City on 24 April. This is only my hope, but it is very difficult to make it happen, “contrite 28-year striker, as reported by Tribalfootball, Friday (9/4/2010).
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