Jack Wilshere promised that he will never leave the Emirates Stadium. He also targeted mid-December for his return to training. In other news, Szczesny would put money on Arsenal grabbing the league title, and the keeper is also embracing a leadership role.
Jack Wilshere
As we all know, our promising 19-year old English midfielder has yet to play this season. His recovery has been slow and delayed. Wilshere told iFilm London: “It’s going really slow at the minute and obviously I’m really frustrated. I should be back in training by mid-December, then I can crack on and it’s up to the boss when he picks me.”
Wilshere’s return has not been on my mind as much now that we are starting to win games, but he is still a massively important player. When he comes back, Arsene Wenger will have more options in the centre of the midfield.
When asked whether he would promise to stay at Arsenal “forever,” Jack replied: “I promise that, yeah. I’ve been at the club since I was nine and learned to love it.
“From the [Patrick] Vieira days, to [Dennis] Bergkamp, [Cesc] Fabregas, I’ve watched them come through and move on. There’s a crop of new players, [Aaron] Ramsey, myself, Kieran Gibbs…hopefully we can really create something special.
“I love the club and I want to be part of its future.”
With all the transfer drama of recent years, this has to warm your heart as a Gooner. Jack really wants to be an [...]
Wilshere posted this picture on his Twitter account after the surgery.
Jack Wilshere is set to miss “four or five months” after undergoing ankle surgery. He sent out a message to Gooners after the surgery.
The 19-year old midfielder’s recovery will take “four or five months” according to Arsenal.com. His ankle surgery on Monday was successful. Wilshere wanted to notify his fans of his status (from Arsenal.com):
“I’ve had my operation this morning and all went well. My ankle is little bit sore, but I’m already looking forward to working hard to get fit and playing again.
“I would also just like to say thanks for the many messages of support I have received from you – the fantastic Arsenal supporters. See you all soon at the Emirates.”
I am starting to wonder whether we will see Jack on the pitch this season. At first, his injury was deemed fairly minor. A month or two seems to be added to his recovery time daily, and Arsene Wenger will not want to see Wilshere’s career tarnished by injuries. Maybe Wenger and the medical staff give Wilshere a year off and start fresh next season.
Most are predicting that Jack will return in late Feburary or early April. It is possible that he could provide a boost for the next North London derby on 25 February. Wenger and his squad will face Spurs at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
In other injury news, Theo Walcott will not feature on Wednesday night [...]
Jack Wilshere will undergo ankle surgery on Monday after disappointing test results this week. Wilshere will be missing until the end of the year.
Arsenal announced late on Friday night that Wilshere will have surgery on Monday. A report on Arsenal.com said about the length of recovery: “Wilshere is now expected to be out for a period of months. Following surgery these timescales will become more specific.”
A Club spokesman told Arsenal.com: “We have given Jack time to heal naturally which is important wherever possible with a young player. The latest scans show surgery is needed. Everyone at the Club wishes Jack a speedy recovery.”
The recovery has not yet been “speedy”, and I do not expect it to get “speedy” anytime soon. Based on recent history, the Arsenal medical team is terrible at handling injuries. Until there is a change made in the medical department, expect minor injuries to turn into moderate injuries, and moderate injuries to turn into major or severe problems.
Wilshere sent out two Twitter messages about the new developments: “been in a boot for a month and the bone is not responding. i will have surgery on my right ankle on monday with the two best surgeons around.” [sic]
“hopefully i will return to action around christmas time. i am in good hands! thanks for your support everyone!” [sic] Many Gooners have been saying that everything would be fine once Jack returned. Now, with Wilshere out at least three more months, Arsenal supporters, including [...]
Jack Wilshere could be out until December. Arsenal want the 19-year old midfielder fully fit before he returns to the pitch.
According to Daily Mirror, Jack Wilshere’s right ankle problem could see him miss three months. Wilshere sustained the injury in June while playing for England in a match against Switzerland.
Arsenal will let Wilshere rest his foot in a surgical boot until mid-October, when he is set to begin training again. If the pain is still there, he may need a screw inserted into his ankle. If this happens, Wilshere will not be back until December.
Arsene Wenger and his staff will take the situation slowly. They do not want to rush Wilshere back onto the pitch before he is ready. Wenger also does not want Wilshere’s right ankle injury to linger on for months. Arsenal want Wilshere %100 pain-free before he plays again.
Jack Wilshere is such an important part of this squad. It is sad, in a way, that a 19-year old midfielder is relied on so much. But he is just that talented, and the Gunners really could have used him after gaining only one point through their first three Premier League matches.
No one wants to see Wilshere’s bright future jeoprodised by injury, and that is why the Arsenal management are searching for answers. They are consulting the top specialists in the world for advice on how to handle the ankle injury.
Arsene Wenger may have had Wilshere’s nagging right ankle in mind when he signed Mikel Arteta and [...]
Joey Barton answered critics on his Twitter account after his brawl with Gervinho yesterday. Jack Wilshere attacked Barton on Twitter for his behavior in the scoreless draw between Arsenal and Newcastle.
Here is what Barton said on Twitter: “Cheats dive to win pens. If there’s contact go down but dont blatantly try to con the ref. Refs have it hard enough.
“Hopefully, today proves my commitment, if it was ever in doubt? ‘Imagine if I’d stamped on Song, all the numptys would be out calling for a public execution. Cos its on me its alright? #hypocrites.
“What do people want me to do, stand and trade blows with Gervinho. If you raise your hands to players faces, you should be off. Ref got it right…
“Maybe I shouldn’ have got involved but diving and trying to win a penalty, is ****. Needs stamping out (No pun).”
Then, Barton admitted that he went down easy on the Gervinho slap: “I went down easy, no doubt. Still cant raise ur hands. Ref got it right.”
Barton is complaining about Gevinho’s “dive” (it wasn’t a dive) even when he admits that he went down too easy. Joey Barton is a menace to the Premier League. Good thing I never endorsed an Arsenal signing of this Newcastle thug.
But then Barton went overboard: “Correct or stamped on 1 of there [sic] players. I’d of been hung, drawn and quartered by u mob? Fact not conjecture.”
Jack Wilshere underwent a scan on his ankle yesterday, and he received good results. The Arsenal midfielder revealed the good news on his Twitter account:
“Ankle scan just showed some inflammation. Hopefully will settle down in a few days.”
Wilshere will likely sit out the Gunners’ last preseason match in Portugal against Benfica. Arsene Wenger will not want Jack to play in England’s friendly against Holland either.
This is very good news for Arsenal. Wilshere should be back for the first match against Newcastle. Wenger may be short a midfielder after the possible departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
Jack Wilshere said that Arsenal need to add some fresh faces to the squad in order to win silverware. Wilshere also commented on Valencia winger Juan Mata.
Jack Wilshere told Daily Mail: “We are not a spending club but we still managed to stay up there with the top teams. And we have to win things this year.
“Maybe if we had a few more faces we could really push on. If we get a few more players we can really challenge for the title. Around March and April we have to stay really strong. We are confident we can be up and around it then so we have to remain strong at that crucial time.”
Wilshere talked about Juan Mata to Goal.com: “He is a top quality player, we’ve seen that in the Under-21s and in the Spanish league last season. I think the way Arsenal play would suit his game.”
Jack is the future of Arsenal Football Club, and Wenger needs to reassure the English phenom by signing more impact players this summer. Henry left the club when he was 28-years old, and now Cesc and Nasri may leave Arsenal at the prime age of 24. How long will it take for Wilshere to escape the Emirates?
The difference between Wilshere and the other aforementioned footballers is that Wilshere is English and was developed in the Arsenal academy. Being an Englishman, Wilshere will likely never play outside of the Premiership. As an graduate of the Arsenal academy, Jack has more loyalty to [...]
