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Arsenal Goalkeeper Petr Čech Returns to Training Ahead of Europa League Clash With CSKA Moscow

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr u010cech returned to training today ahead of Arsenal's Europa League match against CSKA Moscow on Thursday evening.

u010cech missed the 3-0 victory over Stoke City in the Premier League last weekend with a groin injury. David Ospina took his place, with the Colombian making his first Premier League appearance for 12 months.

Justifying his decision before Saturday's game, Arsène Wenger told Sky Sports (via the Daily Mail): "[Petr u010cech] woke up on Saturday with a sore groin and he’s not available.

"I hope he will be available for Thursday but he couldn't play.