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Injured Lauren missing for season

LONDON, England -- Arsenal defender Lauren has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

"It is bad news because he is one who can play everywhere, right, left, in midfield," said Wenger. "It is a blow because we have many injuries."

Fellow defenders Pascal Cygan (hamstring), Ashley Cole (thigh), Gael Clichy (foot) and Kerrea Gilbert (back) are unavailable for Saturday's game against Birmingham City.

Center back Sol Campbell has been left out because of personal problems.

Lauren has been one of Wenger's most consistent performers this season and Wednesday's defeat by West Ham was the first league game he had missed.

The former Cameroon defender retired from international football in December 2002 at the age of 25 after helping them win the African Nations Cup.

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