Source: Team_Talk
Walcott ruled out for six weeks
Arsenal have confirmed winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained playing for England.[LNB] Walcott suffered the injury during England's 3-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday night and leaves Arsenal in the midst of an injury crisis ahead of their clash with Bolton this weekend.[LNB]Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed that Walcott, 21, would be missing for up to six weeks.[LNB]"The tackle looked quite bad," said Wenger.[LNB]"When you see how it turned his ankle I thought it would be three or four days or it would be four to six weeks. Unfortunately it will be four to six weeks.[LNB]"We had some good news about the scan because at some stage we were scared it could be worse. But overall it is a question of patience and rehabilitation."[LNB]Wenger will be also be without Robin van Persie for a similar length of time but the Gunners have been boosted by the return of Samir Nasri.[LNB]He has recovered quicker than expected after knee surgery and could even be involved against Bolton.[LNB]Johan Djourou and Denilson are also available after injury while new signing Sebastien Squillaci is on standby to make his first appearance following his move from Sevilla.[LNB]Despite Walcott's lengthy spell on the sidelines, Wenger was cheered by Nasri's return.[LNB]"He could even be involved against Bolton," said Wenger.[LNB]"He has had a very good preparation and joins in training tomorrow. If needed I will integrate him in the squad for Bolton but for sure he will be back for our first Champions League game against Braga."[LNB]Aaron Ramsey is on course for a November return following the broken leg he sustained last season.[LNB]"Aaron is running," said Wenger. "He is in the normal process but he is a little bit more long term."[LNB]However, the Gunners are still without striker Nicklas Bendtner who is thought to be at least a month away from returning from a groin problem.[LNB]
