Swiss wrong about Djourou recovery

ARSENAL expect defender Johan Djourou to miss the rest of the season despite suggestions to the contrary from Switzerland.

The Swiss FA posted a statement on their official website suggesting a more positive prognosis than Arsene Wenger’s initial post-match comments after Djourou suffered a dislocated shoulder in the FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Manchester United.

The Swiss FA went as far as to suggest the defender could feature in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria on March 26, reporting Djourou “had new hope that his season is not over yet” as initial tests showed there were no fractures, while ligament damage was indicated “not to be in a serious condition”.