Scarby Posted 16 May 2005 Posted 16 May 2005 Latest News: From BBC Henry ruled out of FA Cup finalHenry had recently returned to action after a groin injury Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has been ruled out of Saturday's FA Cup final with an Achilles tendon injury. Henry returned to action after a groin strain in the 7-0 defeat of Everton and aggravated an old Achilles injury. The 27-year-old missed the Gunners' 2-1 defeat against Birmingham on Sunday but the injury has failed to heal in time for Henry to face Manchester United. However, Arsenal did receive some good news when Freddie Ljungberg declared himself fit for the 21 May clash. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger recently blamed Henry's international commitments for his niggling injuries. "He is very important to us but the first thing is health and, if we feel there is a risk, then we will not take it," said Wenger in April. "He could be out for up to four weeks, but the good thing is he will not be out for three months. "His injury is a sign that he has pushed his body far, so it's more of an alert than a bad injury. Freddie Ljungberg on his return to action "I think it's more that he has been over-used by the France national team between the seasons. At some stage, you have to slow down." Midfielder Ljungberg returned from a hip injury in the 2-1 defeat against Birmingham, coming on as a substitute. And the 28-year-old said: "I think I will be available and I definitely hope so. We will have to see how it reacts in training. "It is still a bit swollen and it feels like a big bruise but it felt good in the game - I can play with it." The Sweden international sustained the injury in the FA Cup semi-final victory over Blackburn. And he revealed that he had little preparation ahead of the game against Blues. "To be honest I had only trained twice with the team before the game and it's important to play because you can get into the tempo, it is just not the same as in training," added Ljungberg. "I got a bit out of breath in the first half but then I got going again. I did not want to overdo it so I came off after 65 or 70 minutes but overall it was fine." A Massive blow for the Gunners
Anish Posted 16 May 2005 Posted 16 May 2005 I actually hope Man Yoo win, I feel sorry for them cos they are now the underdogs!
C-man Posted 16 May 2005 Posted 16 May 2005 Man Utd will win it with Henry out. No trophy for Man Utd would be disastrous!
Tommy Posted 16 May 2005 Posted 16 May 2005 Man Utd will win it with Henry out. No trophy for Man Utd would be disastrous! 109557[/snapback] But yet very funny
filbertway Posted 19 May 2005 Posted 19 May 2005 I really dont care who wins, but if it was anyone i would like it to be arsenal, who have actually lied and henry scores a hatrick. But not bothered about it
toonboy Posted 19 May 2005 Posted 19 May 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4559071.stm i think the team who wears red will win.
john_lcfc Posted 20 May 2005 Posted 20 May 2005 should have been an option for dont care but as its who you think i think arsenal will win
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