• Champions League

Arsenal without Szczesny for Montpellier trip

ESPN staff
September 17, 2012
Wojciech Szczesny will not feature against Montpellier © PA Photos
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Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has not travelled with the Arsenal squad for the Champions League group stage match against Montpellier.

Szczesny has been sidelined with an ankle injury, meaning understudy Vito Mannone is set to be in goal when the Gunners get their latest European campaign underway. James Shea, 21, is set to sit on the bench.

Szczesny was considered at fault for Southampton's goal on Saturday, which brought an end to Arsenal's run of clean sheets.

Despite concerns about his fitness, midfielder Abou Diaby is among the 18-man squad for the match - but Andrei Arshavin misses out.

Tomas Rosicky (ankle), Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Emmanuel Frimpong (knee) all remain back at the north London club as they continue their rehabilitiation from injuries.

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