Pellegrini waits on Antonio while updating squad fitness
The manager gave news of Lukasz Fabianski, Manuel Lanzini and Michail and anticipates that Fabianski and Lanzini will be back by the end of the month as revealed on Claretandhugh earlier this week.
He said: “We continue with Lukasz Fabianski his recovery, and also Manuel Lanzini and Michail Antonio – the three of them we must continue watching.
That of course does not fully tally with the explanation ahead of the Wolves match that because he has had a long time off Michail would perhaps see his action limited.
Thus it seems reasonable to accept that rumours he has a slight groin strain may be correct although the manager refused to go any further into the situation.
He added: “Lukasz and Manu will not be ready until the end of the month, maybe. We will see tomorrow if Antonio tomorrow is fit for this [Monday’s] game.”
Jack Wilshere, whose last Premier League appearance came during West Ham’s game against Everton in mid-October, and defender Winston Reid, who played 90 minutes against Brighton U23s for the development squad last week are both training with the first team squad.