Arsenal will be without defender Per Mertesacker for their Champions League clash with Serie A leaders AC Milan at the San Siro today.
The Germany defender damaged ankle ligaments during the Gunners' 2-1 victory over Sunderland at the weekend and will be out for at least a month.
Thomas Vermaelen could, therefore, be granted his wish of a return to central defence on Wednesday with Kieran Gibbs set to make his comeback at left-back.
AC Milan regained top spot in Serie A with a 2-1 victory over Udinese on Saturday and are further boosted by the return of several key players.
Christian Abbiati, Alessandro Nesta, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Alexandre Pato, Mathieu Flamini and Mario Yepes have all returned to training and are likely to be available.
Meanwhile Sweden striker Ibrahimovic, who has five goals in as many Champions League appearances this season, is back from a domestic ban.
Arsenal have come out on top in four of their past six visits to Italy.
Thomas Vermaelen could, therefore, be granted his wish of a return to central defence on Wednesday with Kieran Gibbs set to make his comeback at left-back.
AC Milan regained top spot in Serie A with a 2-1 victory over Udinese on Saturday and are further boosted by the return of several key players.
Christian Abbiati, Alessandro Nesta, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Alexandre Pato, Mathieu Flamini and Mario Yepes have all returned to training and are likely to be available.
Meanwhile Sweden striker Ibrahimovic, who has five goals in as many Champions League appearances this season, is back from a domestic ban.
Arsenal have come out on top in four of their past six visits to Italy.
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