Almunia in FA Cup contention

Almunia in FA Cup contention

Published Jan. 27, 2011 1:17 p.m. ET

The Spanish goalkeeper has been sidelined with elbow and ankle problems since the 3-2 defeat by West Brom last September. Defender Sebastien Squillaci and midfielder Abou Diaby have recovered from respective hamstring and calf problems and will take their places in the squad. Winger Tomas Rosicky could also be back after being laid low by sickness while right-back Bacary Sagna may be ready to face Huddersfield after sustaining concussion. "Squillaci and Diaby will be in the squad," manager Arsene Wenger told Arsenal TV Online. "The only uncertainty I have is Rosicky. I don't know if he'll be fit or not. He was really sick. "Almunia has a chance, Lukasz Fabianski no and for Thomas Vermaelen we need to be patient. Sagna is as good as you can be. [On Wednesday] he was at home and he still had a little bit of a headache. All the examinations made at the hospital were clean. He should be available for Sunday. If not Sunday then on Tuesday (against Everton). It is just a concussion."

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