Philippe Senderos

INJURED SENDEROS A CONCERN FOR FULHAM

Philippe Senderos is a source of concern for his new club Fulham after picking up an injury at the world cup. Philippe Senderos, who picked up an injury in his sides superb opening fixture win against Spain, is set to miss out on the remaining group matches with an ankle injury.

The Swiss doctor has issued a statement that reads,

"He will be out for the next two games."

That`s the bad news but the good news is that the way Switzerland are playing we could well witness the return of Senderos in the knockout stages!

SENDEROS IN SWISS SQUAD

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has kept faith with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos in his 23-man squad for the World Cup.

The 25-year-old spent the end of the season on loan at Everton, making just three appearances.

There was no place for another Arsenal defender, Johan Djourou, who only returned to action for the Gunners against Fulham on the final day of the season following a long-term knee injury.

"Senderos has had only a little match practice at club level, but he has always justified my confidence," said the veteran German coach.

Senderos Happy at Everton

On-loan Everton defender Philippe Senderos hopes he has shown enough quality to remain at the club next season.

The centre-half moved to Goodison Park from Arsenal in January but has had a frustrating time in Merseyside due to a number of niggling injuries. Senderos admits he is disappointed not to have played more this year, but harbours hope of staying at Everton next term.

WENGER TO REPLACE SENDEROS

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger won't rule out signing Sol Campbell on a free transfer after Manchester United played down talk of an Old Trafford switch for the former Gunners defender.

Campbell has been training with Arsenal since walking out on Notts County earlier this season after making just one appearance of the League Two club.

The 35-year-old is now able to resume his career following a contract wrangle with County, but a mooted move to the Premier League champions won't happen, according to United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

SENDEROS TO BAYERN?

Swiss defender Philippe Senderos' Arsenal nightmare could very well come to an end in the upcoming winter transfer window, as Bayern Munich are believed to be interested in luring the center back to Germany.

A report in Mirror Football suggests that the Bavarians are keen on adding the Switzerland international to their ranks in January.

Bayern are widely expected to part company with Brazilian youngster Breno on a temporary basis and the Bundesliga outfit reportedly see Senderos as an interesting replacement.

GETAFE WANT SENDEROS

High-flying Spanish side Getafe have joined the race for Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos, and are ready to beat English Premier League side Everton to his signature, according to reports from Spain.

The defender has been surplus to requirements for Gunners coach Arsene Wenger after spending last season on loan at AC Milan, and the player has made no secret of his desire to move away from the London club in the January transfer window.

EVERTON WANT PHILLIPE SENDEROS

Everton Football Club are keen to take Philippe Senderos in the New Year.

David Moyes was heavily linked with the Swiss international during the summer transfer window, but the player remained in London with Arsenal.

Senderos is way down the pecking order for places in Arsene Wenger’s side, a situation which worsened when Thomas Vermaelen was signed ahead of the new season.

The Mail on Sunday claim the Toffees are set to launch a loan bid for the centre-half, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, which may lead to a permanent switch.

SENDEROS TO BE BACK IN STARTING ELEVEN

With a Premier League title challenge the priority for Arsenal, manager Arsene Wenger is preparing to ring the changes against West Ham for Sunday’s FA Cup tie.
Wenger’s policy of squad rotation for cup matches will likely be utilized as Arsenal seek to keep players fit for Premier League action while still progressing in the world’s oldest cup competition. Wenger hinted that Philippe Senderos and Tomas Rosicky in particular could be set for first-team action.

The Arsenal manager said, "I will have to rest some players, that is for sure.

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