Arsene Wenger in the dark over Jack Wilshere’s return date

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger is unsure how much longer Jack Wilshere faces on the sidelines.

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Jack Wilshere picked up another ankle injury against in November against Manchester United

The England midfielder has been out of action since November after undergoing surgery on an ankle problem. 

And while Wenger hopes he could be back within a ‘matter of weeks’, the 23-year-old’s return date is unknown at this stage.

“It’s taken a bit longer and I don’t really no why at the moment,” Wenger said.

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I am hoping it's a matter of weeks

Arsene Wenger

“I am hoping it's a matter of weeks (before he is back).

“I don’t know how long it will be before he returns because we have to respect the progression of his training. 

“It’s very difficult to give you a day today. I don’t know.”

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