Walcott recovery is going well, says Wenger

Arsenal manager believes forward will be back in training by the end of August

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Theo Walcott's recovery from a serious knee injury is progressing well and is expecting the England forward to be back in full training by the end of next month.
Walcott has been out since January after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the FA Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Although Walcott will miss the start of the season, Wenger believes Gunners fans will not have to wait too long before they see the 25-year-old back in action.

"It is just about building up that stability and strength again"
Theo Walcott

"He's progressing very well," Wenger told www.arsenal.com. "He's worked very hard during the summer and we expect him to be back in full training at the end of August.
"It's difficult to predict [on how long it will take for Walcott to return to the first team]. Once he's back in full training it can be very quick. He has a good basis, which is what he's working on now."
The injury came as Walcott was enjoying a fine run of form, having scored five goals in five Barclays Premier League matches to help the Gunners move to the top of the table.
"The knee is going really well, I am doing some good stuff with the physios and fitness coaches and we have worked really hard throughout the summer,” added Walcott. "Things are looking really good and I have worked very hard for the last five months now.
"The most important thing is getting the strength back and it has pretty much nearly healed - it is just about building up that stability and strength again. It is coming along nicely and I am really pleased."
Arsenal begin the pre-season campaign with a match away to Boreham Wood on 19 July.
Wenger's side open the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League campaign with a home match against Crystal Palace.

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