Injury Update: Wenger gives updates on Ramsey, Theo, Flamini and Cazorla

Arsenal manger Arsene Wenger is “optimistic” that the two in-form midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini will come through late tests and be passed fit for their late Premier League trip to Swansea.

Aaron Ramsey who is currently on goal scoring form with seven goal in his last eight appearances for the Gooners and will particularly eager to play in his home country. On his injury concerns ahead of the journey to the Liberty Stadium, Wenger said:

“[It’s] how people recover from the West Brom game.

“Overall I don’t believe we have more injuries than we had before the game but Flamini has a small shoulder problem.

“Ramsey, we have to check him today. [He has] a little thigh problem but he should be all right. He has a test today.

“Going back to Wales will always be special for him but you know Aaron Ramsey. He has a test today and I think he will get through it.”

Wenger, however, confirmed that he would not risk the midfielder if the test do not come back conclusive. But on both midfielders, He said:
“I’m quite optimistic about them.”

Theo Walcott this week had stomach surgery but Wenger was upbeat about the England attacker’s recovery time.

“[It went] as well as it could go,” he said.
“There were no complications. “Sometimes you find an unexpected problem but it was very simple.”

When ask how long the English winger will be out, Wenger said: “Optimistic is three weeks, realistic five.”

The manager confirmed Cazorla is expected to return after the international break.
“Santi Cazorla is now on a schedule until after the international break.”