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Arsenal's Oxlade-Chamberlain in doubt for FA Cup final but still a chance for Brazil

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains in doubt for the FA Cup final on May 17.

The 20-year old winger has been battling a groin injury which he sustained last month and may not get up for the Wembley decider against Hull City next weekend.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger admits he may be touch and go for the cup final but will be given every conceivable chance of proving his fitness for England ahead of the World Cup in Brazil in June.

"If he gets over the next three or four days, he will be available. If he doesn't, then we have to rest him and see. The next three or four days will be vital for him," said Wenger.

"He is desperate to go, and who wouldn't be? But we are in a job where your body responds or it doesn't respond.

"If it doesn't respond... the body is always stronger. In the end, you need your body to play football.

"He can only go to the World Cup if he is completely fit. It wouldn't be helpful for England for him to go there and not be 100% fit."

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