Reports are out claiming that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere can still fulfil his potential.
Injuries have hampered his progress in recent seasons – he made just 23 appearances in the last campaign – and he faces the most important season of his career with a number of players vying for a place in midfield.
“He’s a top-class player with a top-class potential,” the Gunners boss said. “No matter how good you are in life, you need to have a consistent presence at the top.
“Today, what top-level sport doesn’t suffer is to be in and out because it’s too demanding physically [to stay in].
“What you wish for Jack is that he can compete now for six months without any problem, or for a year without any problem, and then you will see the player we all know he is.”