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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