Post by Taxigirl on Mar 27, 2004 11:48:20 GMT
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Arsene Wenger has warned that Sol Campbell could be forced to miss England's midweek friendly with Sweden if the defender's groin injury fails to settle down.
The towering centre half faces a late fitness test ahead of Arsenal's titanic Premiership tussle with Manchester United on Sunday, with Wenger clearly worried about the former Tottenham man's well-being.
Campbell has been a regular absentee from England friendlies of late and Wenger is not prepared to risk aggravating the problem, which he has been nursing for some time, particularly with his side battling for trophies on three fronts.
"There is a problem with Sol's groin again," said the Frenchman. "He will have a fitness test ahead of the United game and if he doesn't play I can't envisage him playing in the international on Wednesday."
Certain pundits have suggested Arsenal may struggle to continually raise their game to secure honours on three fronts, but Campbell feels the challenges will help keep the players focused.
"It does help having all these matches come together," said Campbell. "You come out of one match, sleep, train and then face another massive challenge."
Arsene Wenger has warned that Sol Campbell could be forced to miss England's midweek friendly with Sweden if the defender's groin injury fails to settle down.
The towering centre half faces a late fitness test ahead of Arsenal's titanic Premiership tussle with Manchester United on Sunday, with Wenger clearly worried about the former Tottenham man's well-being.
Campbell has been a regular absentee from England friendlies of late and Wenger is not prepared to risk aggravating the problem, which he has been nursing for some time, particularly with his side battling for trophies on three fronts.
"There is a problem with Sol's groin again," said the Frenchman. "He will have a fitness test ahead of the United game and if he doesn't play I can't envisage him playing in the international on Wednesday."
Certain pundits have suggested Arsenal may struggle to continually raise their game to secure honours on three fronts, but Campbell feels the challenges will help keep the players focused.
"It does help having all these matches come together," said Campbell. "You come out of one match, sleep, train and then face another massive challenge."