Arsenal v Olympiakos: Steve Bould blames Chelsea defeat for defensive frailties in Champions League Gibbs and Hodgson were deep in conversation for several minutes, although Gibbs is still probably behind Ashley Cole, Leighton Baines and Ryan Bertrand in the England pecking order. Hodgson did not tell Gibbs whether he would be in the squad that he announces on Thursday for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland. "I have to wait and see," said Gibbs. My fitness issues were my main concern and I have kept myself fit this season. That is the most important thing, if I can keep fit and get stronger. If I stay injury free, I'm positive. Another big positive last night for Arsenal was the performance of Gervinho, who has now scored five goals in his last five games in his new role as the main central forward. Bould would not be drawn on comparisons with how Thierry Henry also developed from a winger into a striker, but does expect Gervinho to continue to improve in that attacking position. "If he gets anywhere near Thierry Henry, we'll take that all day long," said Bould. He's learning his trade there and doing OK. He's scoring goals. His confidence is sky high and his link play is improving. He's a danger with his pace and movement. I think good players play anyway. Whether left wing, right wing, centre forward. I'm sure there is more to come. I don't think he has played there an awful lot. He has improved with every game. Bould is also hopeful that Per Mertesacker, who became the fourth Arsenal player to go down with a virus in recent weeks, will have recovered for Saturday's trip to West Ham.