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| Jack Wilshere in trouble |
ARSENE WENGER has revealed how Jack Wilshere struggled to come to terms with his 14-month KO.
The Arsenal midfielder missed the whole of last season and Euro 2012 after ankle and knee injuries.
And Wenger says the England star — who only turned 20 in January — showed great mental strength to see off the demons during a difficult time.
The Emirates chief said: “When you are so young and are out for 14 months it is a good test for your mental strength and on that front he has been absolutely brilliant.
“Not only did he have ankle surgery but when he thought that was over he had knee surgery and handled that very well also.
“But he had his ups and downs — and many downs because he had a few setbacks.
"It never crossed my mind (that he would never play again). Has it crossed his mind? Only he can answer that — yes, I think so.
“But I refused to give up, because he is a 19-year-old boy, so I always thought he would come back.
“He dealt with it very well and especially in the last three months he was highly focused.
“Every day he came in very early and worked all day through and he is rewarded now with a good condition.
“I believe what he has gone through will make him even stronger.”
Wilshere returned to full training for the first time yesterday. But Wenger says the club will not rush his return to the first team.
The Frenchman said: “We’ll have to be a bit patient with Jack and manage him well.
“I want to give him 10 days training before he plays his first game. He will need a few games in the reserves.
“It will take a few weeks but we will see how responds in the first two games in the reserves and see how he comes out of that.
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