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Arsenal midfielder Denilson backing Nasri to cover Cesc absence

Denilson insists Samir Nasri can cover the absence of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

Cesc is out for the season with a broken leg injury.

"We are sad now because Cesc will not play [the second leg against Barcelona]," the Brazilian told reporters after the match. "But I think Samir can come in and help us. It is important to go there and to win."

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