Wenger: Porto match is too big a risk for Fabregas

Arsene Wenger has ruled Cesc Fabregas out of tomorrow's Champions League tie with Porto.

But Arsenal boss Wenger says that Fabregas has a "small chance" of being fit to return from his hamstring injury to face Hull on Saturday.

Fabregas, 22, limped out of Saturday's win over Burnley and will have a scan on the injury this afternoon.

Wenger said: "We don't know [how long he will be out]. He is having a scan today and we are convinced it will only be a small time.

"He has a small chance of getting back for next weekend against Hull. But to play him again against Porto would mean risking significant damage."

Wenger hinted French midfielder Samir Nasri could fill Fabregas's role as midfield playmaker in a more central position.

Wenger said: "He is very versatile. You ask any player and they like to play in the middle but he has the pace to play on the flanks. He can play defensive midfield, attacking midfield and on the flanks. We have a few players like that and I love that.

"He has adapted very quickly. He is a very intelligent boy, a quiet boy. He analyses what is happening on the pitch very quickly. He has good technical potential. He is the same as Cesc, 22-years-old so very young."

Arsenal still have William Gallas out injured so Sol Campbell comes in while Alex Song is available.