Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, whose agent claims he is in the squad for the game at Norwich.
Jack Wilshere in Arsenal squad for visit to Carrow Road... says his agent
Chris Lakey
Friday, October 19, 2012
5:23 PM
Norwich City could face the added threat of the long-awaited return of England international midfielder Jack Wilshere when Arsenal visit Carrow Road this weekend.
Wilshere, 20, has been out for 14 months with niggling ankle and knee injuries, but came through another run-out in midweek as his rehabilitation moves up a gear.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said at his pre-match media conference on Friday morning that the midfielder would most likely play in another under-21s game against Everton next week, and then come into contention for the Capital One Cup tie at Reading on October 30.
However, Wilshere’s agent Simon Bayliff said later that the midfielder would be making the trip to Norfolk as part of the Gunners squad.
He wrote on Twitter: “It’s been two “good news” days in a row. Doesn’t happen very often. Jack travels to Norwich in the £AFC 1st team squad! Delighted.”
Wenger had earlier urged caution over Wilshere’s return.
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce would like to take Wilshere to the European Under-21 Championship in Israel next summer for some valuable tournament experience, having seen his plans to include the player for the last edition of the tournament shelved because of fears over burn-out.
Wenger, though, insisted the midfielder must take things one step at a time.
“I believe at the moment (talk of playing in the European Championship) is a bit premature. Let’s wait until Jack comes back. He has not played in the first team for 14 months,” said Wenger.
“Do you know what that is like, 14 months out of competition? Jack works very hard, he is doing well, but let’s not go too far.”
Wenger added: “There are two aspects. One is the apprehension to go into challenges when you have too many injuries, on that front we are at 100 per cent. We even have to calm him down. He goes for every challenge and has no apprehension.
“Then you have the physical front - he is okay there, then you have the match fitness which is 80 per cent.
“He needs one more game, maybe Monday night with the reserves, then he should be back.”
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8 comments
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, October 19, 2012
is it cos i say aresnul
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, October 19, 2012
ethered again
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, October 19, 2012
ethered
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, October 19, 2012
another story about arse-nil. So what about one a story about NORWICH
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, October 19, 2012
Just seen disgraceful Leeds fan on live football hit chris Kirkland what a pathetic plonker Now let's see what all you Leeds fans who post on this site think about that !!!!
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GrumpyMike
Friday, October 19, 2012
So it is £AFC now is it? How appropriate.
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Swiss Canary
Friday, October 19, 2012
What does Wenger know? Bayleaf is clearly in charge of the kitchen.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, October 19, 2012