ARSENE WENGER is willing to give Arsenal's Jack Wilshere extra time to prove his fitness as he considers the midfielder to be a "special talent".
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| Arsene Wenger optimistic over Jack Wilshere's recovery from injury |
The 24-year-old has started just 10 Premier League matches since March 2014 as a host of injuries have kept him on the sidelines.
Several ankle problems saw questions raised over Wilshere's long-term fitness and he has yet to feature this campaign after suffering a broken leg in the final days of pre-season.
Without the England international, as well as a number of other players due to injury, the Gunners have still managed to seal top spot heading into 2016.
Wilshere's comeback was initially pencilled in for the new year although it is now looking like the end of February is the new target, but Wenger is not concerned.
"I am an optimist," he replied when asked if he can rely on Wilshere given the number of injuries he has.
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| Jack Wilshere hasn't featured for Arsenal this season |
"I always think: 'Okay, it's true that he hasn't played many games in recent years'. I hope at some stage that will stop because he is young and I hope I'm right.
"He is a special case because he is a special talent and he comes out of the club. And he is an England international and I hope his injuries will stop at some stage."
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