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Chelsea's Anelka is fine
by Laurent Picard, 07 October 2008

Chelsea's Anelka is fine

Nicolas Anelka picked up a muscle injury during the victory over Aston Villa, but the Chelsea striker ‘is fine’ and may feature in France’s World Cup qualifier in Romania.

Raymond Domenech has revealed that the talented attacker underwent further tests that have confirmed Anelka is almost certain to be fit to face Romania at the weekend.

The French hit-man is currently enjoying a fine spell with both his club and country, and has six goals to his name in all competitions this season.

“There was a slight doubt over Nico’s fitness, but we met the doctor and he told us it’s fine for the moment,” Domenech told reporters.

Portsmouth's heart and soul Lassana Diarra is absent due to a left knee injury, but Domenech will not be able to replace him with former Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini, as the midfielder picked up an ankle knock with Milan.

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Duke - 08 October 2008 14:41: Ha ha ha the super waste of opportunity ...wrong place at the wrong time.All the goal he score showing his class.I'm sorry for my favourite team but he's the leading star of Coca cola championship.; Report this to a moderator

slowbase - 08 October 2008 00:19: Anelka is a wonderful striker who is alwayz dere at d right time 2kick d ball inside d net.it wont b nice if he gets injured.all thanks2 BIG PHILL 4making him express himself again jst dat he needs finishing touches with d ball.I LUV U A MILLION TIMES ANELKA; Report this to a moderator

chibuike okeke - 07 October 2008 21:22: Anelka is a world class striker whose quality is in no doubt, he should not be risked at this moment because his club needs him to be very fit for the season .; Report this to a moderator

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