Nasri plans to make big return at Upton Park

Samir Nasri is back on his feet and now hopes to be back on the pitch in less than two weeks.

The 22-year-old suffered a severe ankle injury back in July after an unfortunate collision with a teammate during Arsenal’s pre-season training in Austria.

As a result, Nasri was ruled out for two months at least and despite hopes for an early return in September, Wenger stressed it was advisable that the French midfielder took another month to recover.

Almost mid-way through October now, the boss revealed last week that: “Nasri should be back in training before the end of the international break.”

Thus, last season’s fourth top scorer is expected to resume training this week and Nasri is already preparing to make his first appearance of the season when Arsenal visit West Ham later this month.

“I’m due to rejoin the Arsenal team this weekend, or at the start of next week” he said.

“I think I will be back in action against West Ham on the 25th. The new style of play suits us. Cesc Fabregas has a bit more freedom in midfield, and the rest of us link up well with him.”

coradchere - October 14th, 2009 at 12:51 AM

excellent news. Cant wait to have him back and see him playing in our stacked midfield.

Dan The Doodle Danielson - October 14th, 2009 at 2:25 AM

That is some really weak – hope I get hits shit. Give me a fucking break – the birth of his child? talk about some sad shit

Ottar - October 14th, 2009 at 3:09 AM

sorry for asking this question here but is walcott injured or was it just a knock he recieved with the national team ?? I’ve been quite concerned so please but my mind at ease……..

USA Gunner - October 14th, 2009 at 3:16 AM

Good to hear Nasri will be back..its going to be nice to have all these options in the Mid, if we are up a goal or two to bring in some fresh legs and run at the d again.

Where do you slot him in?

Vito
Sagna,Gallas,Verm,Gail
Song
Rosicky
Cesc
Nasri AA
RVP

Eazy - October 14th, 2009 at 5:21 AM

Nice 2 av u back Nasri, Diaby wld b able 2 think straight

coradchere - October 14th, 2009 at 6:27 AM

I’ll be interested to see where wenger slots Nasri in.
Will he put him on the wing or will he put him in the middle in a sort of holding midfield role where Wenger deployed him a good bit last year towards the end of the season…I remember both Wenger and Nasri saying that is a position that they can see him playing in the future

tl - October 14th, 2009 at 7:33 AM

midfield of song, fabregas, nasri = during ANF it will be Nasri, fabregas, rosicky

Samuel Risbond - October 14th, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Wow this is the Arsenal that every body has for long been waiting for.”Too many options for the pitch”.Lets go GUNNERS”No one to break us down any more.

Karlos - October 14th, 2009 at 3:25 PM

Great to have Samir back in the fold.

Our form has been excellent the last month so it definitely cushioned the blow of not having him.

But with some big matches coming up in the next 4-5 weeks…its great to have Nasri to call on and spread the load out.

Nice to be spoilt for choice after the duct tape, chicken wire and chewing gum that’s been holding the team together last season and early on in this season.