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Vol. 5 Num 817 Wed. September 13, 2006  
   
Sports


Henry out of Hamburg trip


Arsenal will have to rely on young forwards Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie to lead the line in their crucial Champions League tie in Hamburg after Thierry Henry pulled out injured on Tuesday.

The French striker sustained a foot injury in morning training and will not travel with the squad to Germany for Wednesday's Group G clash.

However, England under-21 forward Theo Walcott returns to the squad after being rested at the weekend, while new signing Julio Baptista of Brazil will also travel to Germany.

Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is available again following suspension from the first leg of the qualifiers, while France centre-back William Gallas should continue at left-back.

Arsenal are still beset by defensive problems with Gael Clichy (foot), Philippe Senderos (shoulder), Abou Diaby (ankle) and Lauren (knee) all still short of full match fitness.