Wilshere's ankle causes concern for Wenger


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 23 Oct 2013

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (L) challenges Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan during their Champions League soccer match at the Emirates stadium in London October 22, 2013. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsene Wenger withdrew Jack Wilshere from the heat of battle against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday and said he may have to protect the midfielder from his own desire to play.

Wilshere was substituted after an hour of the 2-1 Champions League defeat, having appeared to labour with an ankle injury.

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