Despite having spent two months on the sidelines, said the center back in shape and eager to go.
Belgium International is fraught with injuries in recent times, and on Tuesday evening, his most recent return to the states with the Achilles problem.
Vermaelen played 84 minutes of the fourth round Carling Cup Arsenal 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers, before he was forced out with a calf injury.
Fortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than a cramp, and the defender now insists it is ready to face rivals Chelsea London this weekend, if required.
feeling fresh
"I feel good," said Arsenal Vermaelen. "I've trained [Monday] with the team and I felt good right away I felt confident [last night].
"I personally do not believe in [Games need for clarity].
"If I had returned from an injury after a long period to come back and I have a rhythm.
"I think it's just in your head, and a spiritual thing - if you are a footballer you have to be there soon.
"That's why I wanted to play today, and I think it's good.
"It 'was a good game for us, fought hard, and it was a deserved win for us, I think."
He added: "It was great to be back and get time on the ground.
"I felt fresh, I am well and are available on Saturday."
Belgium International is fraught with injuries in recent times, and on Tuesday evening, his most recent return to the states with the Achilles problem.
Vermaelen played 84 minutes of the fourth round Carling Cup Arsenal 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers, before he was forced out with a calf injury.
Fortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than a cramp, and the defender now insists it is ready to face rivals Chelsea London this weekend, if required.
feeling fresh
"I feel good," said Arsenal Vermaelen. "I've trained [Monday] with the team and I felt good right away I felt confident [last night].
"I personally do not believe in [Games need for clarity].
"If I had returned from an injury after a long period to come back and I have a rhythm.
"I think it's just in your head, and a spiritual thing - if you are a footballer you have to be there soon.
"That's why I wanted to play today, and I think it's good.
"It 'was a good game for us, fought hard, and it was a deserved win for us, I think."
He added: "It was great to be back and get time on the ground.
"I felt fresh, I am well and are available on Saturday."
