Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Theo Walcott will be sidelined for at least three months with a shoulder injury.
The 19-year-old forward picked up the injury in Berlin yesterday during England's training session ahead of their international friendly with Germany.
While commentating on France v Uruguay for French TV channel TF1, Wenger said: "[Theo] dislocated his shoulder during training, he will be out for at least three months."
Walcott was taken to hospital in agony after suffering the dislocation in a freak accident as he fell in the rain at the Olympic Stadium.
Although Walcott's shoulder was quickly put back into place, the player was in understandable discomfort when he returned to England's team hotel, where an assessment was made over his return to London.
"We are all very disappointed but the important thing is for Theo to travel home and make a quick recovery," England manager Fabio Capello said on Tuesday.
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it is pitty that the gunners are not at their best and all this is happening to them. I wish Theo a quick recovery and the gunners a better luck.
wenger must be crazy now
Gutted, but i doubt it will be three months. I mean the guy doesnt run on his arms does he heh heh. Worst case scenario being spoken by Wenger.he'll be back in Jan. Fingers crossed we should have Da Silva back before then to fill a hole.
Very sorry to here about Theo's problem I wish him a quick recovery.
From a Liverpool supporter
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