Wenger: Theo Can Be Important
Speaking after his side’s 3-0 victory against Genclerbirligi, Arsene Wenger has told of the promise shown by youngster Theo Walcott, as he prepares for the season with a new-look front line.
“We could see that we have a lot of hope for Theo Walcott,” Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
Walcott featured in just a handful of games in his first full season with Arsenal, and was sidelined for the final quarter of the campaign while he recuperated from a shoulder injury.
And last night’s performance in Austria was enough to convince his manager that he is ready to step up to the crease without the presence of his mentor Thierry Henry: “He has shown that he is in much better shape than last year at the same time after the World Cup.
“Theo is in the squad of 20 players. When you want a successful season, every player will get his share in the number of games he will play - and Theo can be an important asset for us.”
Wenger was also impressed by the form showed by new signing Eduardo Da Silva: “You could see that straightaway when Eduardo came on he is a quality player,” said Wenger.
“His movement, his sharpness, the quality of his runs, and his final ball was perfect.”
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