Reyes provides boost for injury-hit Gunners

Arsenal will have forward Jose Antonio Reyes available for tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu…

Arsenal will have forward Jose Antonio Reyes available for tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

The Spaniard has recovered from a badly bruised lower leg and ankle suffered against Bolton and returns to the squad, along with youngster Theo Walcott, who has shrugged off a shoulder injury but has yet to make his senior debut.

Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor is cup-tied having played for Monaco, Robin van Persie (toe) is still not fit, while veteran non-flying Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp will not travel and was suffering from a calf injury in any case.

Sol Campbell (ankle), Ashley Cole (thigh), Gael Clichy (foot), Pascal Cygan (hamstring), Lauren (knee) and Kerrea Gilbert (back) are all continuing to receive treatment.

Team (from): Lehmann, Flamini, Senderos, Djourou, Toure, Eboue, Fabregas, Gilberto, Diaby, Hleb, Henry, Almunia, Ljungberg, Pires, Lupoli, Larsson, Walcott, Reyes, Song.

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