Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere fit for Europa League opener following recovery from broken leg

  • Jack Wilshere is available for Arsenal's Europa League tie with Cologne
  • Wilshere could make his first appearance for the Gunners in 13 months
  • The 25-year-old is fit for the encounter have recovering from a broken leg
  • Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott could also feature on Thursday 

Jack Wilshere is fit to make his first Arsenal appearance in 13 months against Cologne on Thursday night.

The midfielder is expected to be available for selection for the Europa League encounter after fully recovering from a broken leg.

Arsene Wenger said on Saturday that Wilshere was nearing fill fitness after stepping up his recovery.

Jack Wilshere is fit for Europa League on Thursday after recovering from a broken leg

Jack Wilshere is fit for Europa League on Thursday after recovering from a broken leg

And the midfielder is now in line to make his first appearance for the club since leaving on loan for Bournemouth last season.


Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott could also feature as Wenger looks to maintain his squad’s sharpness and fitness.