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Cesc reveals broken leg fear

Soccernet staff
March 31, 2010
Cesc Fabregas' heroics for Arsenal came at a cost © Getty Images
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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas fears his season is over after suffering a suspected broken leg during Arsenal's dramatic 2-2 Champions League quarter-final draw against Barcelona at Emirates Stadium.

Fabregas was a surprise starter in the first leg tie at the Emirates Stadium after he shook off a knee injury to line-up against his boyhood idols but hobbled away after firing in an equalising penalty in the 85th minute.

The Spanish midfielder revealed to reporters after the game that he "felt his leg go" and fears his season and maybe even his World Cup dreams have been damaged by his heroics.

"I fear the worst, which is that I have broken something," Fabregas said. "We have to wait for tomorrow, but I hope I can wear the Arsenal shirt again this season.

Fabregas, who left stadium on crutches, added: "I do not think it is going to be good news, but still I hope there will be.

"When I took the penalty, I was quite strong, but after when I went to get the ball, I could not walk any more.

"It is the fibula. I think I put my leg between Puyol's when I was fouled, and kicked it."

Fabregas added: "Until the penalty, I was feeling quite good. It has been an amazing experience and I will remember it for the rest of my life."

The Arsenal skipper had an x-ray straight after the match but the scans proved inconclusive and will undergo further tests on Thursday morning to assess the full extent of the damage.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "It looks like he will be out for a while."

Fabregas' injury was not the only blow to Wenger on a night when he also lost Andrey Arshavin and William Gallas.

Wenger told French TV: "He [Gallas] pulled his calf muscle and I think it's the end of the season for him."

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