The Togolese international has maintained hundred per cent scoring form since his return after the exit of Andre Villas-Boas who had sent him to Team B, as Sherwood has kept faith with him.
The former Monaco forward copped an injury during the last game where he scored the opener in the 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, but his manager believes Arsenal fans should not celebrate yet as the lanky striker is fit enough for the game.
Interestingly, Adebayor in less than 24 hours will be facing the North London club which brought him to limelight.
"How important will Adebayor be tomorrow? It's huge," Sherwood said. "I think if Arsene Wenger saw him limping off at Old Trafford, I'm sure there were a lot of pleased Arsenal fans and management and players.
"But, unfortunately, he's going to be walking out against them tomorrow. It didn't look great did it when he came off on that stretcher but he is a warrior. There is no holding him back at the moment."
Meanwhile, the Gunners Manager, Arsene Wenger equally acknowledged that Adebayor whom he signed from Monaco in 2006 is a threat given his current form.
"What is amazing for him is how fit he was when he came back – how quickly he adapted to top-level competition again. He (Adebayor) is a player with special talent, I'm in a good position to know," said Wenger.
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Caption: Adebayor in action against Southampton.
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