Henry fit for crunch Lokomotiv tie
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Thierry Henry has recovered from injury
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LONDON, England -- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects striker Thierry Henry to be fit to face Lokomotiv Moscow in Wednesday's vital Champions League game.
Arsenal need a third consecutive Group B win to be sure of a place in the last 16, but Henry missed Saturday's 1-1 draw at Leicester with a leg muscle problem.
"There Is a little doubt, but I think he is OK. We'll see how he reacts in training but I am optimistic," said Wenger.
Henry scored two goals and made two others in last month's stunning 5-1 win over Inter Milan at the San Siro which, along with a last-gasp win over Dynamo Kiev, has transformed Arsenal's qualifying chances.
Wenger has also been buoyed by the return from injury of captain Patrick Vieira, who should start after being rested at the weekend, defender Martin Keown, midfielder Ray Parlour and forward Sylvain Wiltord.
"It's important that you have all the players back for such a big game," said Wenger, whose side could also qualify with a draw if Inter Milan's game at Dynamo finishes all square.
"As a team, the spirit is strong and the fact that everybody's back here, motivated and confident is, of course, a big boost for me.
"We have great desire, we have everybody focused and a lot of experience in the squad, the boys are really up for it and we have a great belief," added Wenger.
