Injury and illness hit Arsenal defence against Dortmund


DORTMUND Germany (Reuters) - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger will be without right back Mathieu Debuchy for a "longer period" of time and is struggling with defensive options for their Champions League group opener against Dortmund.

Debuchy suffered ankle ligament damage in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Saturday and is undergoing more tests. British media reported he could be out for three months.

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