West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Jack Wilshere will not be available for tomorrow’s game against Fulham.
The Hammers boss said that the midfielder is still undergoing treatment on his ankle injury:
“Jack continues his treatment with his ankle and he will not be involved in this game.”
Fans on Twitter were not pleased with the news that Wilshere is still out of contention:
Water is wet.
— MS (@bubsy_1977) 13 December 2018
I’m glad we got the new, fitter, stronger Jack Wilshere and not the one that was always crocked! #coyi #whufc
— Adam Bridge (@abridge75) 13 December 2018
Another AC sick note ?
— JimmyHammer (@jimmyshammers85) 13 December 2018
Injured really? That’s not new
— Brad (@BradHellyer1) 13 December 2018
I never seen this coming ??
— Keith Quinn (@KeithQu30963152) 14 December 2018
If these injuries continue until the end of the season we should terminate his contract and give Ricey a huge pay rise
— Ciro Castaldo (@ciro_castaldo) 13 December 2018
They don’t call him shortbread legs for nothing.
— Gavin (@BoleynBoy64) 13 December 2018
— Jake (@JELC1505) 14 December 2018
The 26-year-old has made just five appearances since making the free transfer move from Arsenal in the summer. However, a screw came loose from a previous operation on his ankle, causing considerable pain.
Wilshere underwent surgery in September to correct the issue and was scheduled to be out for up to six weeks. He made a brief cameo appearance against Newcastle earlier this month following his return to fitness, but he has continued to experience discomfort in his ankle.
Currently, it is not known when the midfielder will return to first-team action with West Ham heading into the busy Christmas period.
