Wilshere Absent in the Game Prime

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Jack Wilshere likely will miss Arsenal's first game this season after his ankle injury never healed. Wilshere gets an ankle injury while strengthening the Arsenal at the Emirates Cup.

Since then, he never again train with his colleagues at Arsenal. As a result of the injury, he also must be willing not to strengthen the England team against Holland in a friendly match, which was eventually canceled due to riots in the UK. Now because of the injury that never healed, the 19-year-old midfielder is also likely to miss Arsenal's opening match at the weekend.

"Currently we told Jack Wilshere wear boots. Ankle becomes inflamed and extremely difficult to determine when he can return. Nevertheless we hope he can soon return to play," said Arsene Wenger to explain the last condition Wilshere in Arsenal's official website.

On the other hand, Abou Diaby is also likely to miss the game that brings the Arsenal and Newcastle. He will be missed because it is still recovering after undergoing knee surgery recently.

Jack Wilshere

"Abou Diaby is slowly improving. Still very difficult to predict when he will return. I think he will not be played before the end of September," added Wenger.

Amid these conditions, fortunately Arsenal received an injection of healing energy with Robin van Persie, Thomas Vermaelen, Kieran Gibbs, and Theo Walcott from the injuries they experienced. Wenger said: "Theo has come back into the squad. He came back sooner than expected yangs aya. For other players who played in last match (against Benfica), it can be played."