Wenger plays down fears over Fabregas absence

Wenger (right) watches Fabregas limp out of the draw with Burnl

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has played down fears over Cesc Fabregas's fitness after the midfielder injured a hamstring in the 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Fabregas limped off after scoring, prompting fears he may join Arsenal's already lengthy long-term injury list.

"We've not had the scan result yet, the only sure thing is he won't play on Saturday (against Hull)," said Wenger.

"If it is a tear it is a small one and the maximum would be 10 days. So it is not long-term."

Brazilian midfielder Denilson has recovered from a back injury and could be available to fill in for Fabregas on Saturday.

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However, Nicklas Bendtner, Tomas Rosicky, Gael Clichy and Armand Traore are all still unavailable.

Wenger explained: "The first back should be Traore, maybe for Aston Villa (on 27 December)."