 Toure went off early on with a calf problem against Milan |
Arsenal have been boosted by the news that the injury suffered by Kolo Toure during the Champions League draw with AC Milan is not as bad as first feared. Boss Arsene Wenger initially feared the worst when Toure limped off after seven minutes with a calf injury.
The Gunners manager told Arsenal TV: "On Wednesday it looked like he would be out for two to four weeks - the way he was walking, perhaps four.
"But today the medical staff said to me it would be closer to two than four."
Wenger blamed the injury on over-playing after Toure's participation at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
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The defender was part of the Ivory Coast squad that finished fourth in the tournament after losing to eventual winners Egypt in the semi-final.
Toure will still miss Saturday's trip to Birmingham, but could return for the Champions League second leg against Milan at the San Siro on 4 March.
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