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Wenger confirms double injury boost ahead of Middlesbrough

Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of Arsenal ‘s trip to Middlesbrough on Monday night.

The manager was asked to give team news and confirmed the following:

Petr Cech

Arsene Wenger rated Petr Cech as ‘80%’ to return against Boro.

Laurent Koscielny

Will rejoin training today (Friday) and if he passes a fitness test will be involved on Monday night. Wenger said that he is also ‘80%’.

“We have a chance to get Petr Cech back in the squad and Laurent Koscielny is joining in today,” Wenger said.

David Ospina

Still out with a back problem, will not be involved.

Lucas Perez

Still out with thigh injury, will not be involved.