If we had a pray smilie I would put it here _

He has been outstanding for us and could be the difference. We don't get much luck on the injury front, please let us have some this time.

Arsenal dispute Swiss FA view on Johan Djourou recovery
15th March 2011
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/mobile/foo ... 423375.stm

Arsenal have reiterated their belief that Johan Djourou will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Swiss Football Association said the 24-year-old's problem was not as bad as first feared and that he was confident of returning to action this month. But Arsenal told BBC Sport this was "inaccurate" and that the centre-back would see a specialist on Thursday. The club expect the Swiss international to undergo surgery and to be ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.

Djourou received lengthy treatment after hurting his right shoulder in a collision with team-mate Bacary Sagna during Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United. After the match, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "Unfortunately we lost Johan Djourou for the rest of the season - dislocated shoulder - season over." But on Monday night Djourou informed his national association that he hoped to be fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria on 26 March after responding well to treatment. "The shoulder injury to Johan Djourou is less serious than feared on Saturday and announced by the coach of his club," the Swiss FA said in a statement on Tuesday morning. The Arsenal defender and member of the Switzerland national team was submitted to thorough medical examinations on Monday. At the end of a long exhausting day, Johan Djourou had new hope that his season is not over yet."

Djourou was of the opinion that there were no broken bones or torn ligaments in his damaged joint, but Arsenal moved to clarify the situation on Tuesday afternoon following further tests. It leaves Laurent Koscielny and Sebastian Squillaci as the Gunners' only fit senior central defenders, with Thomas Vermaelen still out because of an Achilles tendon problem. Wenger's side have endured a bitterly disappointing fortnight in which they lost the Carling Cup final to Birmingham, were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona and fell to United in the FA Cup. Their last hope of winning a first piece of silverware since 2005 comes via the Premier League and they are three points adrift of leaders United with a game in hand. Arsenal travel to West Brom on Saturday and then host Blackburn on 2 April after the international break. Djourou has made 31 appearances in all competitions this season and Arsenal have not lost a league game with him in the team since a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on 22 November 2008.

I feel like singing that song 'quit playing games with my heart'

You and them both... because they could use the money right about now.

Well, he gets a new scan in Thursday. If he could make it back by mid-April, that'd be quite a coup. C'mon shoulder experts! Somebody's got to have some horse placenta...

Djourou out for minimum of four weeks
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... four-weeks
22nd March 2011

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has undergone exploratory surgery on his dislocated shoulder, sustained at Old Trafford in the recent FA Cup fixture against Manchester United. The Club can confirm the positive news that there isn’t a need for reconstructive surgery and he will now begin a period of rehabilitation on the shoulder before returning to training in around a month.

I guess this is as good as it gets for the Arsenal.

Fingers crossed he will be back very soon and give us a timely boost for the late surge. We don't have the pressure of loads of games so the injuries should slow down and the players already injured will feel less pressure to rush themselves back.

Arsenal boost as Johan Djourou targets return to action against Liverpool on April 17
By SAMI MOKBEL - Last updated at 1:13 AM on 5th April 2011
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... ds-newsxml

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is targeting a return from injury in time for the crunch clash against Liverpool. The Gunners feared the Switzerland international would miss the rest of the season after suffering a dislocating shoulder in the FA Cup defeat against Manchester United on March 12. But the centre-half is eyeing the visit of Kenny Dalglish's side to make his comeback on April 17.

Frankly, I wish this club would "quit playing games with my heart" (terribly sorry for quoting douchy boy-bands). Every week there's good news, only for it to evaporate. I'd love to be ecstatic, but I feel so depleted emotionally.

BBC are reporting that Djourou is fit for the Liverpool game this Sunday.

Duo doubtful for Reds visit
Gibbs and Djourou unlikely to figure against Liverpool
Last Updated: August 16, 2011 11:04pm
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 52,00.html

Kieran Gibbs and Johan Djourou are major doubts for Arsenal's game with Liverpool on Saturday after picking up knocks. Both men hobbled out of the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Udinese in the UEFA Champions League play-offs on Tuesday. Gibbs lasted 45 minutes at Emirates Stadium, but was forced to make way at the interval. It was quickly announced that he had suffered a hamstring strain and was in no position to continue. The England international has struggled with injuries over recent times and will be disappointed to find himself back on the treatment table - especially as the sale of Gael Clichy has opened the door to a regular role at left-back. He was replaced in midweek by Djourou, but he lasted less than 10 minutes before being forced from the field himself. The Swiss defender also suffered a hamstring injury and looked to be in some pain as he trudged from the field. The setbacks for Djourou and Gibbs have presented Arsene Wenger with an unwelcome selection dilemma ahead of a crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool this weekend. It is hoped that the pair will return to action in the near future, but both are highly unlikely to figure against Kenny Dalglish's Reds.

A statement on Arsenal's official website read: "Kieran Gibbs and Johan Djourou both picked up minor hamstring problems during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Udinese on Tuesday night. Gibbs was replaced by Djourou at half time and the Swiss defender was in turn replaced by Carl Jenkinson 10 minutes later. Both players could miss Saturday's game against Liverpool."

Jamie Sanderson ‏- http://twitter.com/younggunsblog
Swiss FA say Johan Djourou has stayed in London for treatment on hamstring injury. Looks likely to be out for a month. #AFC.