Arsenal have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Barcelona after Arsene Wenger revealed influential midfielder Cesc Fabregas could be missing for the Catalan's visit.
The Spaniard missed training on Monday and Tuesday after suffering severe bruising to his knee in the Gunners' 1-1 draw at Birmingham on Saturday.
A statement on the Arsenal website gave fans hope, claiming Fabregas will be available for selection against Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
However, in his press conference on Tuesday Arsene Wenger was far from convinced about the 22-year-old's chances of taking part in the Champions League quarter-final.
"He did not train this morning (Tuesday) and at moment he is not fit to play," Wenger told reporters.
"We will give him 24 hours more, but I don't know if he will be available.
"If the game were Tuesday, he would not play."
Several commentators have suggested Fabregas may still play a part, even if he is not fit enough to be named in the starting XI.
However, Wenger has categorically ruled out naming the midfielder on the bench if he fails a late fitness test.
"If he is not capable to play, I would not take a gamble and put him on the bench," he added.
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