Walcott injured playing Colorado Rapids..wtf!?

[brianodom]

Arsenal have lost Abou Diaby and Theo Walcott for the weekend trip to Wigan.

The Frenchman injured his calf in the 2-0 win at Milan on Tuesday while the Englishman damaged his thigh in a behind-closed-doors game against Colorado Rapids on Thursday.

Robin van Persie played an hour in the same game and came through unscathed.

However Wenger is unsure whether the Dutchman will be able to start at the JJB Stadium. It is just possible that Kolo Toure and Alex Song could be back this weekend but, from Arsène Wenger's words to Arsenal TV Online on Thursday afternoon, it seems pretty doubtful.

"From Tuesday night we lost Abou Diaby," remarked the manager. "He has got a problem on his other calf. Today we also lost Theo Walcott. He played against Colorado Rapids and he got a little thigh problem.

"Robin played an hour and he looks OK. But it looks early for him, he finished the game very tired today so I will have to analyse that. We have a little chance to get Kolo back in the squad and a little, little chance to get Song back."

"As for Tomas Rosicky, it is difficult to say. We hope he'll be back in 10 or 12 days."

Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full video interview on Friday morning. In it, Arsène Wenger's discusses:

His reaction to rumours over Eduardo's injury
The magnificent performance in Milan
The Fabregas/Flamini partnership
Flamini's new contract
Retaining the right focus at Wigan
Taking Wilson Palacios on trial
His relationship with Steve Bruce
The relegation battle


http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=488598&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Walcott+and+Di

[djdustn]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. WTF is he or RVP doing playing against the Rapids? Isn't that what a reserve team is for?

[brianodom]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. WTF is he or RVP doing playing against the Rapids? Isn't that what a reserve team is for?

read my thought to the "T"

Foolish move be Wenger..shakes head

[Lamil]

Anyone read that shite that Bentley spewed forth?? Saying that Walcott shouldnt sit on the bench at Arsenal he should be playing/starting somewhere else.

WTF is Arse thinking having Walcott play in this crap.. much less RVP

[antifan]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. WTF is he or RVP doing playing against the Rapids? Isn't that what a reserve team is for?
RVP was playing to regain match fitness. Closed door friendlies are often used in these situations, as the reserves don't have many fixtures. They don't have a game for another 2 weeks.

[djdustn]

RVP was playing to regain match fitness. Closed door friendlies are often used in these situations, as the reserves don't have many fixtures. They don't have a game for another 2 weeks.

I don't necessarily have a problem with RVP playing in this game.

But Walcott? I would have figured he is a starter on Saturday with Eboue still suspended. And he played on Tuesday for awhile, so why have him play another game. Don't see the point of this at all.

[antifan]

I don't necessarily have a problem with RVP playing in this game.

But Walcott? I would have figured he is a starter on Saturday with Eboue still suspended. And he played on Tuesday for awhile, so why have him play another game. Don't see the point of this at all.
He only played 20 minutes on Tuesday. Would it have been any better if he was injured in training?

[djdustn]

He only played 20 minutes on Tuesday. Would it have been any better if he was injured in training?

Actually, yes. Training > Reserve team friendly

[DaPrince84]

if Theo doesnt get injured, no one is talking about this

Theo has not played much these last two years... and it was a good run out... unfortunately he got hurt... its life...

[antifan]

Actually, yes. Training > Reserve team friendly
What's the difference?

[SLO-Gunner]

What's the difference?


There is none.

[antifan]

There is none.
Exactly... ;)

[mainevent]

if Theo doesnt get injured, no one is talking about this

Theo has not played much these last two years... and it was a good run out... unfortunately he got hurt... its life...

He wouldn't be played much in any top-flight club.

[Rewinder]

At least Walcott got injured while playing, and not by a lamp post (http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/padded-lampposts-for-distracted-texters-being-tested-in-london/)

It never really resonated with me just how dangerous they are - until now. I wonder how many skizz has walked into?

[4_Arsenal]

Already spreading ourselves thin. Now what's the formation?

Al
Sangna, Billy G, Big Phil, Clichy
Hleb? Fab, Flam, ??
Ade, Bendy

Wonder if this is more pre-game "they won't be there, oh j/k they're starting" stuff.

[HomeatHighbury]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? :confused:

[DaPrince84]

Already spreading ourselves thin. Now what's the formation?

Al
Sangna, Billy G, Big Phil, Clichy
Hleb? Fab, Flam, ??
Ade, Bendy

Wonder if this is more pre-game "they won't be there, oh j/k they're starting" stuff.
Nacer Barazite :D

[iDiveStevieG]

I think it would benefit all parties (Arsenal, Theo, and England's future) if he were loaned to a mid-table club where he can start or atleast get a considerable amount of playing time. Plain and simple, he's not going to improve as much getting an occasional 20 minutes in or a start here and there. As we've seen he clearly has the potential to be a great player in the future, its just the matter of getting him the minutes on the pitch to become that great player we all know he can be.

[Skizz]

At least Walcott got injured while playing, and not by a lamp post (http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/padded-lampposts-for-distracted-texters-being-tested-in-london/)

It never really resonated with me just how dangerous they are - until now. I wonder how many skizz has walked into?
Buh? :D

[antifan]

I think it would benefit all parties (Arsenal, Theo, and England's future) if he were loaned to a mid-table club where he can start or atleast get a considerable amount of playing time. Plain and simple, he's not going to improve as much getting an occasional 20 minutes in or a start here and there. As we've seen he clearly has the potential to be a great player in the future, its just the matter of getting him the minutes on the pitch to become that great player we all know he can be.
He's got 15 starts and a total of 28 appearances so far this year. How many games should an 18 year old be starting?