Arsenal ace Andrey Arshavin has played down fears over his fitness and has targeted a return to training later this week.
Russian on road to recovery
Arsenal ace Andrey Arshavin has played down fears over his fitness and has targeted a return to training later this week.
Arshavin missed Saturday's eventful 4-2 defeat to Manchester City with a groin and knee problem picked up on international duty.
The Russian star has also been ruled out of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Standard Liege and faces a race against time to be fit for this weekend's encounter with Wigan.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger questioned the wisdom of the Russian authorities for playing him while he was carrying a knock.
The diminutive playmaker insists his recovery is on schedule and says Arsenal have no problem with how the Russian national team handled his injury in the recent win over Wales.