Two Samir Nasri goals was enough for Arsenal to beat Strum Graz convincingly in Austria. Nasri was on target with an accurate drive after 16 minutes to give Arsene Wenger's side the lead before adding a second in the 43rd minute with a free-kick that curled into the top left-hand corner of the net. Shame it wasn't infront of his parents in their Arsenal Hospitality box.

The goal was Nasri's third of the pre-season programme, as he also scored in the 4-0 defeat of Barnet on Saturday.

Substitute Henri Lansbury added a third after 57 minutes to wrap up the win over the Austrian Cup holders.

On the day that Arsenal sold 27-year-old Croatian striker Eduardo to Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk, there was plenty of emphasis on youth for the Gunners, with Emmanuel Frimpong and Jack Wilshere driving midfield.

Samir Nasri pushed forward in support of Arsenal new boy Marouane Chamakh, while Thomas Vermaelen was named as captain for the first time in his Arsenal career.

Olympique Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has said that he would love to sign back Samir Nasri.

Didier Deschamps has claimed that economic reasons were behind the player's departure from the French outfit to north London in 2008, and that Nasri was not keen on the move anyway.

When asked whether he'd like to see Nasri return to his club, Deschmaps replied, according to L'Equipe: "Why not? But I think he is doing well exactly where he is!

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SAMIR NASRI has revealed five Arsenal stars refuse to speak to William Gallas.

The lack of communication within the dressing room is another blow for the Gunners, after captain Cesc Fabregas again admitted he dreams of playing for Barcelona.

Nasri, criticised in Gallas' autobiography for not giving up his seat on the French bus to Thierry Henry at Euro 2008, has not spoken to the centre-back since a row in training.

He said: "I don't communicate with him, but I'm not the only one at Arsenal who doesn't have any communication with him. We are four or five, but that doesn't stop us fighting for each other on the pitch.

"You don't get 11 friends in a football team, there are people who have affinities and who get on, but on the pitch we fight for the same cause."

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French midfielder Samir Nasri regrets that the failure to claim any silverware this season will deny the team the credit they deserve in maintaining a challenge in the major competitions through to their late stages.

Samir has no doubt that a plague of serious injuries, Arsenal were missing 8 players who had made up the first choice starting line up in the early part of the season against Wigan, was a primary contributor to our falling short this season.

"Injuries happen and it is part of football, but I think if we had not had those injuries, we would be top of the Premier League and still in the Champions League," said the French midfielder.

"Apart from Arsenal, I do not know a team playing without five of its best players in the quarter-final of the Champions League like we did against Barcelona and to be in such a high position in the league."

"It is annoying. The work we do is not getting the credit it deserves because we are not winning silverware," Nasri said adding "This season had proved that we have everything to compete and we have learnt so much."

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has voiced concerns about making France's World Cup final cut after being continually played out of position by Arsene Wenger. Despite making a name for himself with Marseille in a central midfield role, since heading to the Emirates in July 2008 for £15.8 million, the 22-year-old has been used out on the flanks.

Although his skill and pace have seen him feature 24 times for the Gunners this term, he's concerned his lack of action in the engine-room could count against him when France coach Raymond Domenech makes his final selection. “It's true that when I come back into the middle, that's where I feel most effective,” he told the News of the World.

“I will play anywhere for my club and I just hope it doesn't cost me. It's very tough to see you're not involved for your country but I'm convinced I will be given a chance. There is still time before the World Cup squad is named.

“In recent weeks I feel I have been getting back towards my best form and that is very important with the end of the campaign we have in store.”

The talented youngster faces fierce competition for a berth in France's World Cup 2010 squad. The sports betting online markets suggest he will make the squad. He has thrown his name into the hat to add to his 13 international caps this summer having scored four times for Arsenal this season.

Arsene Wenger believes Samir Nasri can be an 'important asset' in the coming weeks having recently recovered from injury.

The Frenchman is yet to feature this term having fractured his leg during a pre-season training camp in Austria.

The midfielder was an unused substitute in the 2-2 draw at West Ham at the weekend but could start in the Carling Cup against Liverpool on Wednesday.

Wenger will welcome the timely return of Nasri with Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott both struggling for fitness having suffered respective knocks.

"We had great expectations for him this season, but unfortunately he got injured in the first day of the training camp and we haven't seen him since," he told Arsenal TV.

"But what is good for him is he is fresh, he has prepared well and he can be an important asset in the coming weeks, when the bets get settled."

Wenger also highlighted that Nasri gives him options in a variety of positions but is thinking of using him as a deep lying midfielder, where he was deployed at times last season, despite learning his trade as a more attacking player at former club Marseille.

"Basically I can play him where he is needed," he added. "I would say more in the defensive role, but because he can dribble he can play on the flanks.

Winger Samir Nasri has said that he is aiming to start physiotherapy in September as part of the rehabilitation process for recovering from a fractured fibula.

And the Frenchman is counting his blessings, as it is the kind of injury which could have been much worse.

Nasri fractured his leg in a training ground incident during Arsenal's pre-season preparations in Austria, and is estimated to be out of action for at least another two months.

The 22-year-old, speaking to French magazine L'Equipe, said: "I am happy that it is just a fractured fibula. And it is better that it happened now rather than right in the middle of the season.

"So it is just a case of being patient ... I have three weeks of immobility remaining before starting my physiotherapy in early September."

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri is confident he will fully recover from a broken bone in his right leg.

Nasri was injured in a training ground accident July 21, when he clashed with France and Arsenal teammate Abou Diaby while attempting to make a tackle.

"I am happy that it is just a fractured fibula. And it is better that it happened now rather than right in the middle of the season," Nasri told Monday's edition of sports daily L'Equipe. "So it is just a case of being patient . . . I have three weeks of immobility remaining before starting my physiotherapy in early September."

The 22-year-old Nasri was signed from Marseille last summer. He scored on his debut against West Bromwich Albion last season. He scored seven goals in 44 appearances.