Jack Wilshere receives manager Arsene Wenger's support

Jack WIlshere during an Arsenal training session

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has promised fans that Jack Wilshere will regain his form and be a leading figure in Arsenal’s midfield soon. Sky Sports reports.

The 21-year-old has come under fire for his mediocre form for England and Arsenal. He came under fire for his uninspiring role in the Three Lions goalless draw in the World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine.

Since the arrival of Mesut Ozil, Wilshere has lost his position in the heart of Arsenal’s mid-field with a role on the left wing. The impressive Aaron Ramsey is now the first choice central midfielder after his stellar performance this season.

In spite of this Wenger believes that Wilshere, who is plagued with injury troubles, will regain his form that won his allocates since making his first team debut.

“There are similarities (to Ramsey) because it takes time to come back to your best physically,” Wenger said.

“However, you could consider Jack was ahead of his age before he was injured, it is not the same. Aaron Ramsey had to make his way there.

“For Jack, I think it is more a fitness problem than anything else, but that will come back much quicker than the rest.

“Aaron had heavy metal in there (to pin his double leg break), and also the psychological impact of the injury, it took him a while to get back. When he was injured he was not there, he was still in a development phase.

“Fitness wise Jack is between 80-90% of his potential. For the rest, he has not a lot to learn – he understands the game, can play anywhere, defensive midfield, central midfield. He is a complete player, Jack.”

German international Mesut Ozil has been excellent for The Gunners so far and his manager hopes he will continue his form against Stoke on Sunday.

“Before you could get the cross in and the guy could jump over everybody and head the ball in – today you have to find him through little pockets, maybe this is why this kind of player (Ozil) becomes more important because that creative aspect needed is higher,” Wenger added.

“Ozil is a similar type to (Dennis) Bergkamp. He created a lot, but Dennis’ evolution through his career was an adaptation to his physical qualities – when he could not score any more he became a great provider.”

Jack Wilshere is expected to feature in the game against Stoke City at the Emirates on Sunday.