Gallas to make Arsenal bow
08/09/2006 - 16:42:13William Gallas is set to make his Arsenal debut at left-back against Middlesbrough tomorrow.
Johan Djourou has recovered from a shoulder injury picked up on international duty with Switzerland Under-21s and should start at centre-back.
England youngster Theo Walcott will be rested following his midweek international, but new signing Julio Baptista will be in the squad.
Gael Clichy (foot), Philippe Senderos (shoulder), Abou Diaby (ankle) and Lauren (knee) are all longer-term absentees.
Provisional squad: Lehmann, Almunia, Hoyte, Eboue, Toure, Djourou, Gallas, Fabregas, Gilberto, Rosicky, Hleb, Van Persie, Adebayor, Henry, Baptista, Flamini, Aliadiere, Song.
