The Swiss Football Association have backtracked on a statement released early yesterday which had hinted that centre-back Johan Djourou could feature for his homeland in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.
The towering Arsenal defender is understood to have dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United last weekend; an injury which Arsene Wenger initially diagnosed as being serious enough to rule out the 24-year-old for the rest of the season.
Confusion reigned yesterday when a statement on the official website of the Swiss FA stressed that their own medical team felt Djourou could feature again in the near future having not sustained serious ligament or bone damage.
Nevertheless, under pressure from the Gunners the Swiss have again changed their stance in a statement entitled, Djourou: Hope Gone.
“Johan Djourou’s shoulder injury means he will definitely not play for Switzerland against Bulgaria on March 26.
“The 24-year-old defender will be examined by a specialist on Thursday.”
The towering Arsenal defender is understood to have dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United last weekend; an injury which Arsene Wenger initially diagnosed as being serious enough to rule out the 24-year-old for the rest of the season.
Confusion reigned yesterday when a statement on the official website of the Swiss FA stressed that their own medical team felt Djourou could feature again in the near future having not sustained serious ligament or bone damage.
Nevertheless, under pressure from the Gunners the Swiss have again changed their stance in a statement entitled, Djourou: Hope Gone.
“Johan Djourou’s shoulder injury means he will definitely not play for Switzerland against Bulgaria on March 26.
“The 24-year-old defender will be examined by a specialist on Thursday.”
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