Cesc Fabregas is expected to pass a final fitness test on Monday morning and board the plane bound for Barcelona later the same day. The Arsenal captain has been out with a hamstring injury since the 1-0 win over Stoke 13 days ago. Speaking before training on Monday, Wenger confirmed that Fabregas would be fit for the Champions League Knockout Round second leg if, as expected, he comes through a late examination.
Elsewhere there is mixed news. Jack Wilshere is fit after suffering a slight ankle injury against Sunderland but Alex Song (knee) is out.
“Fabregas will have a final test today,” said Wenger at his Monday morning briefing. “It is 90 per cent he will travel and be fit. It is vital for us because he is important in the transition between attacking and defending. He is also the leader of the team so we want him there.
“Alex Song is completely out. He had a test on Sunday morning and it was negative. Wilshere will be fit.
“Everybody else who played on Saturday should be available.”http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabregas-90-per-cent-for-barcelona-tie
