Van Persie doubtful for Anfield clash
LONDON, England — Robin van Persie again looks to be a major doubt for Arsenal ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Liverpool at Anfield.
The Dutch international striker has been struggling with a thigh problem and missed the 1-1 Premier League draw between the two sides at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Manager Arsene Wenger rested several key players for that match, and is likely to recall leading scorer Emmanuel Adebayor, Alexander Hleb, Gael Clichy and Philippe Senderos to the starting line-up.
Midfielder Abou Diaby is available again as his suspension is only domestic, but full-back Bacary Sagna (ankle) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) remain sidelined, while Eduardo is out for the season with a broken leg.
The first leg last week also ended in a 1-1 draw, meaning Arsenal will go out of the competition if they fail to score at Anfield. E-mail to a friend
