Can we catch a fucking break please………….. You cross everything and pray for no injuries in a shite international break then two of your first choice strikers get big knocks.

The Walcott injury was crazy. What the fuck was their defender doing? He wasn’t going for the ball he just mullered his ankle. Obviously the goal took the emphasis off the tackle but it was horrendous. Luckily Theo will hopefully only be out for two weeks. Obviously Arsenal will have run tests today and more tomorrow but hopefully Gary Lewin knows what he is at with Engerlund.

Worse is obviously the injury to RVP. He picked up the injury against Rovers but after scans it seems the Dutch forward is missing till at least Man Citeh away. It’s sicking especially when with Theo, RVP, and Bendy out you’d call on Sammy Nasri who is also missing. FFS!! Chamakh will obviously relish the chance to shine, Arshavin up top and probably Vela or Rosicky in the front line. Behind that…………..wow………..I suppose Eboue and Wilshere could be a makeshift forward line.

Young Jack certainly made a huge impact on for the Under 21s. Hero!!

Underhill was treated to a great reserve match last night, Neil Banfield was treated to being able to pick Sebastien Squillaci for his first start in red and white, Djourou, Denilson, and the flapper. Seriously the flapper let in three in a reserve match, I suppose they were against Benjanini and Dunn who used to be premier league players, but I recon James Shea would have fancied his chances. Still Arsenal were not to be outdone as Chuks Aneke was running tings, his goals on half time was amazing. Did someone call Bergkamp as he flicked it over the Rovers defender? Awesome.

So more team news ahead of the game against Boltan tomorrow, surely no more injury stories, Arshavin ok? Vermaelen? Please…………..

Walcott's match ended after only nine minutes in Basle

Arsenal's medical team will assess the extent of winger Theo Walcott's ankle injury on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering the injury in England's 3-1 Euro 2012 qualifying win over Switzerland in Basle on Tuesday.

He went straight to hospital for an X-ray after being clipped by Yves Oehri in the build-up to England's opener.

England manager Fabio Capello described the injury as "a little problem" but could not confirm its nature.

After the match, Capello said: "I spoke with Theo and he told me it is not a big problem. I said 'two weeks', he said less."

Regardless of the outcome of the assessment, Walcott is almost certain to miss Arsenal's home Premier League match with Bolton this Saturday as well as the Champions League opener against Braga at the Emirates on Wednesday.

The loss of the forward is another blow to Gunners manager Arsene Wenger, who has been hit by the news that Netherlands striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined until at least the middle of October because of an ankle problem.

The Frenchman is also without forward Nicklas Bendtner, who has a groin injury, while midfielder Samir Nasri is expected to return to training in the next few days after being absent since 15 August with a knee problem.

Walcott had been in good form for Arsenal, scoring four goals in three games before the international break.

Tuesday's match was Walcott's third international appearance following his controversial omission from England's World Cup squad this summer.

He had made a bright start before being injured a split second before Rooney handed England the lead against Switzerland.

Left-back Armand Traore has revealed he turned down offers from other clubs in favour of a loan deal at Juventus.

The 20-year-old, who recently departed Arsenal to take up a season-long loan stint with Juve, was officially unveiled by the Serie A giants on Tuesday.

And the Frenchman says a move to Turin was at the top of his wish-list.

"I chose Juventus, although I had other proposals," said Traore.

"Juve is a very big club and since I heard about the possibility of coming here I was very happy."

The stopper also drew comparisons between Juve and Arsenal, citing them both as prestigious clubs.

"There aren't many differences between Arsenal and Juventus," he added. "Juve have won more titles, but both clubs are important."

Injury problems hindered Traore in his attempt to establish himself with the Gunners last season, but the youngster insists those fitness woes are behind him after undergoing a physical examination at Juve without a hitch.

"It's up to me to prove my value," he said. "I'm not at the top yet, having had some problems with tendons.

"But I passed a physical test and I'm ready to play on Sunday."

Defender Leandro Rinaudo was also presented at Juve on Tuesday after arriving at the Stadio Delle Alpi on loan from Napoli in August.

Opportunity

"At 27 years old I have the opportunity to receive this important call and try to honour it," said Rinaudo.

"Coach (Luigi) Delneri already knows me and knows that great serenity is my strength.

"I give my best every day. I am ready to make big sacrifices to be made available to the team and deserve to stay here."

Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle has stated his surprise at captain Riccardo Montolivo's decision to stall over a new contract.

The Italian international is one of the key members of the Viola side and was expected to sign a new deal with the club.

However the midfielder broke talks off to see what options were available to him after reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester City in his services.

The 25-year-old still has two years left to run on his current deal, but Della Valle spoke of his disappointment that a new contract has not been tied up.

"I was left totally stunned by this Montolivo contract renewal situation," Della Valle told Sky Italia.

"There were only a few details left to be decided. I would hate for his agent to be involved in this turnaround."

Despite Della Valle's outburst, Montolivo insisted he was keeping his future in mind and wanted to take his time before making a decision.

"The renewal? There is no case and no hurry. I have another two years (of contract) and I want to think about it, I have the right to take my time. It's an important decision for my life and career, both for me and for Fiorentina" Montolivo said to RaiUno.

Montolivo's agent Giovanni Branchini showed his support for the player's choice, indicating that he wanted more time to think.

"We had met before the World Cup with the club and the agreement was near," Branchini told Sky Italia.

"But Riccardo wants to think twice before binding for five years at Fiorentina and will take a little time (to achieve an agreement).

"The issue has never been economic, but Riccardo wants to be convinced of his choice, for his sake and for the good of Fiorentina."