Makaay out as Henry promises passionate Arsenal assault

ARSENAL have been given a major boost ahead of their do-or-die Champions League second leg clash with Bayern Munich this week, after prolific Dutch striker Roy Makaay was ruled out due to a thigh injury.

Makaay, 29, tore a muscle in his right thigh in the final minutes of Bayern's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Munich, who defend a 3-1 lead, are already without veteran midfielder Mehmet Scholl.

"It's completely bad news for us," said coach Felix Magath. "It's a big handicap in a crucial week."