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Jack Wilshere
Jack Wilshere will not make Arsenal return 'until October'
Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere will not play for Arsenal before October.
Jack Wilshere factfile
- Born on 1 January 1992
- Joined Arsenal in October 2001
- Made senior debut against Blackburn as a substitute in a 4-0 victory in September 2008
- Scored first Arsenal goal versus Sheffield United in a Carling Cup tie
- Spent second half of 2009-2010 season on loan at Bolton
- Makes England debut versus Hungary in August 2010
- Arsenal's most-used player in 2010-2011 season
The 20-year-old England midfielder missed the whole of the 2011-12 campaign with an ankle problem, and had minor knee surgery in May.
"Hopefully, we will get Wilshere back playing for October," said Wenger, before Arsenal's final match of their Asia tour in Hong Kong.
"With Abou Diaby returning, it will be like signing two new players. The squad will be strong and competitive."
Wilshere injured his right ankle last summer and had successful surgery, only to suffer a stress fracture during his rehabilitation in January.
A long-standing knee injury then flared up during his rehabilitation, meaning he also missed Euro 2012.
Wilshere hopes to resume light training in August, with his sights set on a return to action in October.
It means he is ruled out of England's opening two World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine, which take place in early September.
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Comment number 99.
arsenalpitchside30th July 2012 - 16:27
Following the horrendous start to last season, you would think Wenger would have ensured his squad would be fully prepared for the new campaign, but it seems the tour to the Far East has had a detrimental effect.
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Comment number 98.
Will C30th July 2012 - 14:31
Boys a tremendous talent. As a Gunner the sooner we get him back fit the better. Cant help wondering when that will be though?
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Comment number 97.
highburyboaby30th July 2012 - 12:34
Wilshere is a BAD mover, he moves awkwardly and although skillful/good football brain etc he looks like he will always struggle physically with the body/structure he has. On the basis he is too old now to change the way he moves physically I fear he is going to have problems all the way through career.
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Comment number 96.
Weallfollowunited30th July 2012 - 11:56
Can't help but wonder if Wilshere is North London's new Ledley King. Just can't seem to get fit, shame considering the talent he has.
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Comment number 95.
Jiggy30th July 2012 - 11:48
Most people compaining about us overplaying Wilshere are the same ones that booed when Wenger subbed The Ox last season in order to try and stop him from burning out! Players like Rooney etc were playing non stop as teenagers with no problems. Fingers crossed he's just not one of those jinxed players with injuries. COYR!!
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