Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal must be patient with misfiring Theo Walcott, pleads boss Wenger
Back in the frame: Arsenal's Theo Walcott[LNB]Arsene Wenger refuses to be frustrated by Theo Walcott's lack of form as the Arsenal striker continues his return from injury. [LNB]Walcott has been a frequent visitor to the treatment room this season after incurring back, knee, hamstring and rib problems that have limited him to just five first-team starts. [LNB]The 20-year-old played in the 3-1 FA Cup defeat by Stoke last month and was a second-half substitute as Arsenal succumbed to Manchester United by the same score last Sunday. [LNB]'I am not worried about Walcott,' Wenger told the club's official website. 'What you can't expect from Walcott at the moment is what he cannot give you. [LNB] 'He needs some time to play and come back to full fitness. He has only played a few games this season. If he stays injury-free now, he will have a good end of season. But at the moment he is not completely himself.'[LNB]Walcott will be included in the squad for Sunday's crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea, but his fellow striker Eduardo has been ruled out. [LNB]The Croatia marksman has failed to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained in the goalless draw with Aston Villa last week. [LNB]Midfielder Abou Diaby could return from the calf problem that has kept him sidelined since mid January as the Gunners attempt to nudge their title challenge back on track.[LNB] Sick note: Walcott has suffered back, knee, hamstring and rib problems[LNB]'Diaby is not yet back in normal training,' Wenger told TV Online. 'He progresses very well but we will still have to wait until Saturday. He is a maybe. Eduardo is already ruled out.'[LNB]'Theo Walcott is back and available so Diaby is the only question mark we have. All the others are longer term injuries.'[LNB]Wenger has confirmed that Robin van Persie is not expected to recover from his foot injury until April after a report had stated the Dutchman might be available by mid March. [LNB]'For Robin, the rehabilitation is going well but anything before April would be a little bit premature,' he said. [LNB] Eduardo blow leaves Arsenal short of firepower for must-win Chelsea gameMikel Obi set instant recall with Carlo Ancelotti running scared of Arsenal LEO'S LONDON: Battle of Stamford Bridge could prove Arsenal's last standARSENAL FC
