Jens Lehmann will continue in goal for Arsenal in Wednesday night's Champions League clash with AC Milan at the Emirates Stadium as Manuel Almunia continues to recover from a virus.

Full-back Bacary Sagna returns to the squad after missing the 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United because of family reasons. Theo Walcott (thigh) and Denilson (hamstring) are also available.

However, the Gunners are still short on numbers with Johan Djourou (groin), Robin van Persie (thigh), Abou Diaby (calf) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) all still sidelined.

Emmanuel Eboue will be able to play, as his ban following a red card at Old Trafford is only for domestic games.

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti is pessimistic about goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac's chances of recovering in time for the match.

With regular number one Dida already out with a back injury, Ancelotti will have no alternative but to use third-choice keeper Fiori in the vital game.