Arsene Wenger admits he is taking Jack Wilshere gamble

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wonders if he is taking a huge gamble on the fitness of midfielder Jack Wilshere. The talented England international has been struggling with injuries and came off during the second half of the game against Borussia Dortmund clutching his ankle

Wenger has often played Wilshere in every game but now admits he takes less risk with the youngster.


“He played Saturday and on Tuesday, so it is difficult for us to find the right rhythm for him,” said Wenger.


“Before when I always played him, people say I overplayed him. Now I try to be a bit more cautious. It is difficult because his ankle is up and down a little bit.


“Jack is getting better, but it is still inflamed sometimes and responds sometimes to games, but after that it goes down again and is normal. I think he will go through this period of stabilisation.


“It is going upwards, but sometimes you wonder do I take a gamble or not?


“I do what the medical people recommend with him because I am not a specialist. They are quite positive about him.”