Henry back in Arsenal squad

Thierry Henry is a surprise inclusion in Arsenal's squad to face Sparta Prague in their Champions League group game. The French striker has not played for the Gunners since 24 August but returns ahead of schedule as Arsene Wenger juggles with a lengthy injury list. Robin Van Persie and Gilberto are defeinetly out due to injury and jetlag. Henry and Campbell were scheduled to return in the Premiership at the weekend but Wenger had hinted he may bring them back early.


As it is Henry has been given the nod for his first outing after aggravating his groin injury on international duty for France against the Republic of Ireland. He has sat out seven Arsenal games since he scored twice in the 4-1 win at home to Fulham. Dennis Bergkamp has not travelled because of a fear of flying, while Freddie Ljungberg, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole and Alexander Hleb are injured.

Great news for Arsenal fans but I personally think Arsene Wenger is rushing him back a little to early. Arsenal have had a lot of injury problems this season so far with injury including news signing Alexander Hleb been ruled out for up to two months. Although I'm not an Arsenal fan I would love to see Henry coming back from injury and scoring many many goals.