Lehmann returns to Arsenal for CL match

Jens Lehmann (above)was initially kept out through injury, but Wenger left Spain's Manuel Almunia in goal.

Veteran German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is set to return to the Arsenal team for tomorrow night's final Champions League Group H clash against whipping boys Steaua Bucharest at Emirates Stadium.


Striker Robin van Persie will also be in the squad, having recovered from a knee problem which sidelined him since October, while midfielder Abou Diaby is fit again following a back problem.


Striker Nicklas Bendtner, centre-half Philippe Senderos and young Brazilian midfielder Denilson are all in contention, as manager Arsene Wenger looks to give his fringe players a chance to impress with one eye on Sunday's key Barclays Premier League game against Chelsea.


Arsenal's injury list

Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Mathieu Flamini (thigh) and Alexander Hleb (Achilles) are all still sidelined.


Provisional Squad

Lehmann, J Hoyte, Gallas, Senderos, Traore, Diaby, Gilberto, Diarra, Denilson, Walcott, Bendtner, Almunia, Fabianski, van Persie, Eduardo, Sagna, Clichy, Toure, Rosicky, Adebayor, Song, Eboue.