Gallas back for Gunners

Defender available to face Kiev, but will not be skipper

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Gallas back for Gunners

Gallas: Up for selection

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William Gallas is in contention to figure in Arsenal's game against Dynamo Kiev, but will not captain the team.

The French defender's future at the Emirates Stadium has become a hot topic of debate after his public criticism of his team-mates in midweek.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger left Gallas out of his squad for Saturday's defeat at Manchester City and stripped the 31-year-old of the captaincy.

Wenger declined to comment on the former Chelsea defender's situation after the 3-0 loss at the City of Manchester Stadium, but chairman Peter Hill-Wood has backed whatever action the manager decides to take.

Gallas trained with the rest of the first-team squad on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League tie at home to Dynamo.

Sky Sports News understands the centre-half will be considered for selection for that game, but will not skipper the side.

Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia was given the armband against City, while full-back Gael Clichy is reportedly another candidate for the role.