Wenger delays Cole decision but Henry and Edu fit

By Chris Harris

Arsène Wenger will give Ashley Cole more time to recover before deciding whether to select the left-back for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The England international has been laid low by 'flu and gastroenteritis and missed last week's victory over Crystal Palace as well as the FA Cup tie against Sheffield United.

Cole was part of an 18-man squad which flew out to the German capital on Monday but it remains to be seen whether he will feature in the first leg.

"Ashley Cole has travelled but he's still not great," said Wenger. "He trained yesterday, he looks short but we will make a decision tomorrow."

There was mixed news over the remainder of Arsenal's walking wounded, but Thierry Henry (Achilles) and Edu (hamstring) have recovered from injury.

"Edu has travelled OK and so has Philippe Senderos but Justin Hoyte is out," said Wenger. "Emmanuel Eboue is not eligible because he played for Beveren [in the UEFA Cup] and Sol Campbell and Gilberto are out, obviously."

Dennis Bergkamp has not travelled and Jeremie Aliadiere will not be involved, although the French striker is back in full training after a knee ligament injury.

Arsenal squad:

Jens Lehmann Manuel Almunia Ashley Cole Patrick Vieira Robert Pires Freddie Ljungberg Jose Antonio Reyes Robin van Persie Lauren Thierry Henry Cesc Fabregas Mathieu Flamini Edu Pascal Cygan Gael Clichy Kolo Toure Philippe Senderos Sebastian Larsson