In the wake of reports that Jack Wilshere could be out for 6-8 weeks – longer if he needs surgery for a hairline fracture of his tibia – would it be a poor choice of words to say he really needs a break? After the nasty tackle from Man Utd's Paddy McNair cost him the best part of 6 months last season, a training ground challenge has been the cause of this latest injury. These things can happen, for all the investment in injury prevention, strength and conditioning, new staff and so on, it's part and parcel of football. You can't really legislate for the damage a tackle can do (although mandatory shin pads in training might be an idea if players are going to go in full blooded) but for...
Full Story »