Injuries Thread :ilt:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Good news on jack

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has received better initial news than expected regarding the fitness of Jack Wilshere, confirming the midfielder has not had to return to wearing a protective boot.

The 20-year-old was last summer first troubled by an ankle problem while on international duty with England and, apart from a pre-season appearance in the Emirates Cup, has this season not played a competitive match for the Gunners.

Wilshere, who needed surgery after initially wearing a protective boot, was in early February set to return, but this week felt pain when running in training and will now have a series of consultations with specialists before deciding how to proceed.

The fitness of the combative midfielder will also be of concern to England boss Fabio Capello as he prepares for his side's Euro 2012 campaign this summer in Poland and Ukraine

But Wenger revealed after Sunday afternoon's 3-2 FA Cup win over Aston Villa it could be only a minor setback.

"We have no real news yet. The first news we have had is better than expected. He is not in a boot, but I don't know more," said the Arsenal boss.

"His morale looks quite good and I hope it will only be a short setback. There will be more tests this week."

Wenger added: "I do not know yet when he will start training. I would not like to make any mistake in my statement, because I did not speak to the medical people today."

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Wenger added: "I do not know yet when he will start training. I would not like to make any mistake in my statement, because I did not speak to the medical people today."

That's understandable. He's usually spot on with his estimates - why ruin his credibility?

[LDG]

Gibbs is back in full training.

[Syn]

Ghelkins is alive.

[Injury Time]

So the rumours about him giving head....

[Syn]

So the rumours about him giving head....

One of the comments:

"What's the hairy thing on top-right corner ? Shot with Wilshere-groin-camera(tm)"

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Defender Kieran Gibbs has returned to full training with Arsenal following three months out through injury.

The left-back is now back in manager Arsene Wenger's plans after a long period of rehabilitation from surgery on both groins.

However, the 22-year-old is unlikely to be risked for their weekend home game against Blackburn and the trip to Sunderland the following week.

But Gibbs could return to the Gunners' line-up for the FA Cup fifth round clash at the winner of the tie between Sunderland or Middlesbrough the following weekend.

"He had a normal training session yesterday," Wenger told the club's official website.

"He is still short to play now but it is good news to have him back and I think one or two more weeks practice will get him back to being available again. That is very positive."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...ns-for-Arsenal


Still our for 2-3 weeks though lol

[LDG]

AOC faces a fitness test before Blackburn.

[Niall_Quinn]

AOC faces a fitness test before Blackburn.

I don't know why people are panicking. Jack and Ox will be fit in time for the Euros where they will get inured for the entire following season. We know this, not sure why it surprises anyone any more.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/frimpong-to-see-specialist-for-knee-injury

Arsenal Football Club can confirm that on-loan midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee whilst playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Queens Park Rangers during the first half of Saturday’s Premier League fixture at Loftus Road.

Having had a similar injury to his left knee in 2010, Emmanuel will see specialists in London over the next few days before having surgery and starting a programme of rehabilitation.

Emmanuel is expected to be out for a number of months and will therefore miss the remainder of this season.

Everyone at Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers wish Emmanuel a swift recovery.

Your curse is even stronger than anyone thought...