Jack Wilshere Besiktas Assume Difficult Opponent

Jack Wilshere

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, reminding his teammates that match Champions League play-off second leg counter Besiktas held at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, August 27, is not going to be easy. The Gunners only able to earn a goalless draw during the first leg in Istanbul.

"This game is not going to be easy. They will come with full confidence since their appearance in the first game and we have to start the game as they do and take over their game, "said Wilshere, as quoted by the Daily Star.

In the second leg of counter Besiktas, Arsenal confirmed without two flagship midfielder, Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta. Ramsey should be absent after getting two yellow cards during the first leg, while Arteta must undergo an ankle injury recovery is going through.

However, Wilshere is optimistic about the chances of Arsenal.

"We always want to be in the Champions League and to attract players who want to play in the Champions League. We know how important this match, and we will consider it as the final, "added the England midfielder.

Arsenal has not been a champion Champions League. The Gunners are the highest achievement to reach the final contra Barcelona in 2006, but Arsenal lost by a thin score 1-2.