“Fit” winger ready to face Valencia

Theo Walcott is back.

Arsenal’s road-runner had been missing from preseason action this summer but has now revealed he may make a return against Valencia on Saturday.

The 20-year-old was excused from the Gunners’ preparations for next season due to his involvement with the England U-21s in a nearly successful European tournament.

Theo announced he came off duty with England unscathed this time and is expecting to join the squad that visits the Mestalla on Saturday for the preseason’s curtain-closer.

And his comeback proves even more significant after circulating reports claimed Tomas Rosicky has resumed time on the sidelines following a hamstring injury yesterday.

“Because of the European Under-21 Championships, me and Gibbsy came back last Monday,” Walcott said to fans on Members Day

“I’ve had a nice break – we had three and a half weeks off – but I am raring to go now.

“I’m ready to play against Valencia at the weekend if I am picked. I’ll definitely be fit.”

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arsenekidz - August 6th, 2009 at 3:05 PM

“…but I am raring to go now.” This statement is like music to the ears.

sven - August 7th, 2009 at 11:02 AM

nah…disagree

Loft - August 6th, 2009 at 4:40 PM

I hope this is his year! It’s time he explodes!

nicky - August 6th, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Good news but I don’t like the idea YET of Theo as a striker. Let him learn his trade on the wing for a while longer.

Arsenal1Again - August 6th, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Walcott’s the age Thierry Henry was when Wenger took him off the wing. Let Theo become the striker he was bought for.

borngooner - August 6th, 2009 at 6:12 PM

in 4-3-3 walcott will be at his best. the RF role fits him to the bill as he will get enough chances to take a shot from the edge of D or can just be wide enough so not to get lost in the middle of the pitch. 🙂

paul - August 6th, 2009 at 8:35 PM

Walcott is 1 player I have 0 faith in due to his lack of footballing intelligence and ability. He deserves his swan song up front before he gets shipped to Aston Villa in a part exchange deal + 15m for A. Young.

Gary Allsop - August 6th, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Theo does not have the vision,skill or technical ability to play in midfield and as such we are weakened by him being there especially when diaby is also there.Both have potential but at the same time it takes a lot out of our game to play them together.If theo cannot cut it up front he will be left behind by super Jack who is far superior in every department bar pace.