wenger-fA must protect us

ARSENE WENGER has again urged the FA to
clamp down on X-rated challenges.
French midfielder Abou Diaby became the latest
Arsenal casualty when he damaged ankle
ligaments after a crushing tackle from Bolton's
Paul Robinson on Saturday.
Ref Stuart Attwell took no action and the FA
yesterday confirmed they will not consider any
retrospective punishment against Robinson.
Wenger's injury-hit Gunners side begin their
Champions League campaign tonight against
Braga - the Portuguese team who KO'd Celtic and
Seville in the qualifying rounds.
Arsenal will also be without Theo Walcott, Nicklas
Bendtner, Denilson, Robin van Persie, Thomas
Vermaelen and Aaron Ramsey at the Emirates.
Wenger, who confirmed Diaby faces a spell on
the sidelines, said: "I do not have enough power.
It is the referees, the people who watch the
games who have the power.
"I watched this tackle 10 times and it is an unfair
tackle. Diaby was angry, he could have been sent
off for over-reacting.
"The tackle was very bad. I cannot protect the
players, only the FA can do that. I don't know if
my views are taken seriously. I like commitment
in football.
"What I hate the most is a player who is not
committed and jumps out of the tackle.
"But to have a committed game you need to
know that the intention of players is right, that
they go for the ball.
"People think I protect my players and there is an
interest there but no - I speak about football.
"It's not about me this story, it's about the players
who play football with the right intention.
"Don't take me wrong, we make bad fouls as
well, sometimes.
"Diaby had a scan on Monday. I was very
anxious but the scan looks quite promising.
"We don't know how long he will be out but he
will not play against Braga or this weekend."