Tomas Rosicky will make his Arsenal return against AZ Alkmaar at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, but Gael Clichy is out for up to a month.

Rosicky returns to the squad for the Champions League clash following a knee problem but Clichy has suffered a suspected stress fracture in his back and is facing a spell on the sidelines.

Striker Nicklas Bendtner (groin), goalkeeper Lukas Fabianski (thigh), Theo Walcott (knee), Denilson (back) remain out.

Gunners (from): Almunia, Gibbs, Vermaelen, Gallas, Sagna, Song, Fabregas, Diaby, Arshavin, van Persie, Eduardo, Mannone, Eboue, Ramsey, Senderos, Nasri, Rosicky, Silvestre.