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Wenger: Theo out for season

2012-04-21 05:05:02

Arsenal will be without winger Theo Walcott for the rest of the season after he picked up a hamstring injury against Chelsea on Saturday

Walcott: Hamstrung

Walcott, who is still set to play for England at Euro 2012, tried to continue playing on after picking up the knock, but had to be taken off during the 0-0 draw at the Emirates.

Manager Arsene Wenger disclosed: “It looks like a serious hamstring.

“First we assessed the hamstring, he wanted to go on and stay on the pitch, and I think he should have gone off straight away because the second time it was a real hamstring [injury].

“I think now for him it will be tough to come back before the end of the season. It is usually 21 days [minimum].

“He should be OK to play for England, but I don’t think he will be ready to play for us.”

Wenger will be without Walcott for only three games as the season draws to a close.