Arsene Wenger says Alexandre Lacazette is ready to start against CSKA Moscow on Thursday.
The Arsenal manager also reports that Petr Cech and Danny Welbeck are available.
The news is a major boost for the Gunners ahead of the crucial Europa League tie, particularly with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cup-tied for the competition.
Lacazette came off the bench in the 3-0 win over Stoke on Sunday for his first game since early February and managed to score a penalty at the death.
After that match Wenger said the striker remained short on fitness, however he now believes the France international is ready to play from kick-off against CSKA Moscow.
‘Lacazette is ready to start. I’ve not decided yet if he will or not. He’s ready to start.’
Asked which goalkeeper he would pick, Wenger said: ‘You will see that tomorrow.’
Arsenal play CSKA Moscow at the Emirates before the return leg in Russia next Thursday.
The Arsenal manager also reports that Petr Cech and Danny Welbeck are available.
The news is a major boost for the Gunners ahead of the crucial Europa League tie, particularly with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cup-tied for the competition.
Lacazette came off the bench in the 3-0 win over Stoke on Sunday for his first game since early February and managed to score a penalty at the death.
After that match Wenger said the striker remained short on fitness, however he now believes the France international is ready to play from kick-off against CSKA Moscow.
‘Lacazette is ready to start. I’ve not decided yet if he will or not. He’s ready to start.’
Asked which goalkeeper he would pick, Wenger said: ‘You will see that tomorrow.’
Arsenal play CSKA Moscow at the Emirates before the return leg in Russia next Thursday.
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