Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that star duo Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie will not take part in their final pre-season friendly against Legia Warsaw. The respective Spanish and Dutch internationals have been given extended leave following their exploits in South Africa, where they both reached the World Cup final.
Both players are expected back later this week for the official photocall on Thursday, but Wenger will be desperate to settle Fabregas into proceedings as quickly as possible due to the speculation surrounding a move to Barcelona.
The French coach however has insisted he will not rush both players back into action, with the possibility that they may not even be ready to face Liverpool in their Premier League opener on 15th August.
"Against Legia Warsaw you will see the players we saw [in the Emirates Cup]," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
"I believe [Alex] Song will be short, you have a little chance to see Denilson and a very little chance to see [Abou] Diaby - but Fabregas and Van Persie will not be ready."
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