Arsenal defender William Gallas could be fit to play against Porto in next months key Champions League clash, manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday.
The versatile Frenchman is ahead of schedule recovering from a thigh problem after concerns he would be out for a few weeks.
"...he will not play against Fulham (Nov. 29) and Tottenham (Dec. 2) could be a bit premature but he has a chance to be available for Porto," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
Arsenal, the Champions League runners-up last season, need a point from their final Group G match in Portugal on Dec. 6 to guarantee a place in this seasons knockout phase.
"At the moment we have Tomas Rosicky and Gallas both looking extremely good and close to coming back again," Wenger was quoted as saying on the clubs Web site (
www.arsenal.com).
"I dont think Rosicky is ready (for Bolton Wanderers on Saturday) but he has a chance to be available for Fulham."