On Frimpong - he decided that a while ago. For what it's worth (I expect CJACKO or someone to come along and say Wenger is actively trying to impede English football) - Wenger has been trying to convince the FA to call him up for AGES. He was brilliant in pre-season last year, and when Wenger was asked about him, he said he hopes England call him up soon to that Ghana can't.
Afobe has also chosen DRC I believe.
Frimpong is going to play Eng U21 football to try and attract Ghana's interest. Hope he does well for them, although it's a little sad that he has to do that.
Hadn't realised it was a long-term problem...
I think it's silly to point the finger at Capello, or at England. He may have got the kick while on International Duty, but he could have been kicked at any point for Arsenal or for England. It just smacks of people looking for someone to blame and so blaming it on him - or, indeed, on Wenger who at times had little choice but to play him due to injuries to Diaby and co.
I assume we let him go on holiday because they didn't realise the extent of it. I think Wilshere said at the time it was just a small knock he felt and that he'd be OK, basically. Clearly our physios agreed/believed him and thought rest was the best option.
Interesting insight from FC, though.
I think what suprised me is the fact that they didnt particularly follow up. I know Wilshere said it was ok, but you would think they would take no chances on a long term problem. Perhaps i am being a bit harsh
Not harsh - I thought the same. But I think as well because he played 49 times last season and he really had to rest. I guess it would have been worth him missing a bit of pre-season and giving him a holiday post-rehab if it meant he would be fit for this season.
I think it's just really unfortunate timing, though.
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Wow.