Jack Wilshere returned to full training today as expected which is obviously excellent news for the club. He was such an integral player 2 seasons ago starting almost every game, which ironically was the main reason for his injury. A 19 year old should not be tasked with that kind of consistency, especially when playing in the best league in the world and in Europe's premier club competition.
After 14 months out with several different injuries, he can once again be accounted for as an Arsenal first team member. The one really encouraging factor for both player and club is that he won't stroll back into the team. There is genuine competition in the midfield and while I think that he is one of our best when fully fit, the fact that he has to fight might just give him that extra incentive.
Szczesny/Mannone
Sagna/Jenkinson - Mertesacker/Koscielny - Vermaelan/Djourou - Gibbs/Santos
Arteta/Coquelin/Frimpong - Wilshere/Diaby/Ramsey
Cazorla/Rosicky/Ramsey
Chambo/Walcott/Gervinho Giroud/Gervinho/Podolski Podolski/Gervinho/Chambo
A PRETTY DECENT SQUAD
A midfield of Arteta, Wilshere and Cazorla is extremely exciting. Surely it would be the best midfield technically in the Barclays Premier League and one of the better ones in Europe? Although height may be an issue against certain clubs such as your West Hams and Stokes. Waiting in the wings we would have Diaby, Ramsey, Coquelin, Frimpong and Rosicky. Providing everyone is fit, which almost never happens for Arsenal.
Speaking of Frimpong, Wilshere's return has almost overshadowed his return to full training. He is a very exciting prospect, not least because he is a passionate Gooner. I wonder about his ability technically which would be a problem playing at a club like Arsenal. But remember that Alex Song wasn't very technical 5 years ago yet is now playing for arguably the best team technically in the world. I feel that with the right guidance, Frimpong would be an excellent defensive midfielder.
That's about it for today. Big game coming up this weekend, we should learn more from Wenger's press conference tomorrow.
'Till then
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