Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has told the club that striker Danny Welbeck deserves to have his contract renewed despite another serious injury setback.
The 27-year-old suffered a broken ankle during the Gunners' 0-0 draw at home to Sporting CP in the Europa League earlier in November, undergoing two surgeries and is now in rehabilitation.
Wright believes the England man deserves an extra 12 months to find his form and fitness again after some decent showings in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League this term.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live, via the Sport Review: "I
Back home... Thanks for all the love and support. No doubt I will be back stronger than ever before. Recovery grind starts now 🙏🏿❤💪🏿 pic.twitter.com/Kv8qxTGgDk
— Danny Welbeck (@DannyWelbeck) November 13, 2018
Source: 90min