Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he's having to reign in Cesc Fabregas over his comeback from his knee injury.

"He says he could play tomorrow, but I have to tell him it is not possible," Wenger told The Star ahead of the Champions League clash with Roma. "The doctor will tell him first.

"Cesc is itching to get back, but he is definitely not in the squad and not for the second leg either. But after that he won't be far off if all goes well.

"In two or three weeks he will be in normal training.

"He can play now but medial ligaments take six to eight weeks to heal properly."