Jack Wilshere will “always” have minor injuries to deal with “because of the way he is structured,” according to Arsenal’s assistant manager Steve Bould.
“I think perhaps he will always have a little niggle here and there because of the way he is structured. That’s his make-up now,” said Bould, who had to handle media duties ahead of the Stoke game after Arsene Wenger lost his voice.
“He’s a great player. A fit Jack Wilshere is a very good player. I think we are all hopeful longer term he has overcome those issues.”
“I’ve known Jack since he was a real young kid. He’s a great footballer — he loves the football club and we just need him fit more often than he has been in the past,” Bould said. “I think it is coming slowly but surely. It is something he might have to manage all his career I guess. … That’s the nature of Jack I’m afraid. He can pick up an injury because his ankle will turn, his knee will … he’s got a sore knee.”
Bould said Wilshere has been training normally for several months, though, and said he isn’t surprised by his recent success on the pitch.
“I wouldn’t say surprised, no. He’s always had that. I wouldn’t say surprised. I’m really pleased for him because he’s worked tremendously hard and it’s been tough for him mentally,” the former Arsenal defender said.
“But it looks like he’s rode through it and he’s come out a stronger person and player for it.”
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