Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Cesc Fabregas is fully fit and was able to train on Monday, but may not be risked in the Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Gunners captain has been sidelined since hobbling out of the 1-1 draw against Sunderland just over a month ago with a hamstring injury.

"Cesc is available," confirmed Wenger."He is good and has prepared well. He had a little setback but got over the hurdle and is ready to play at full fitness.

"I do not know yet whether I start him or not but he is available. It will be (determined by) whether I take a gamble or not, because he has been out for a long time.

"I have to make up my mind tomorrow but physically he is ready, fit and wanting to play."

Meanwhile, Theo Walcott was unable to finish the training session because of a small toe problem but is still expected to return to action against the visitors from Ukraine.

However Laurent Koscielny (back), Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Manuel Almunia (elbow) all miss out.

"Theo has a toe problem," added Wenger."But his ankle is all right and he is in the squad. It would be difficult for me to tell you who will start because I do not know yet.

"But Koscielny, Vermaelen and Van Persie are all out and not available."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email