Wilsher making good progress, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere is making progress in his attempt to regain full fitness, but has not set a possible return date.

Wilshere has failed to feature for the Gunners in competitive action this season after injuring his ankle in a pre-season match.

The 20-year-old then suffered a setback in training in February, but Wenger is pleased with the midfielder’s recent scan results.

“It is difficult to set a deadline on Jack,” Wenger told the club’s official website. “We go week by week with him.”

“But his last scan was very good so we don’t have worry any more. It is about progress and fitness, however I can’t set a date.”

The Gunners have received a boost ahead of their upcoming trip to Everton with Thomas Vermaelen and Andre Santos both available to feature against the Toffees.

Wenger continued: “Vermaelen had a kick on his calf and after the game he had a big pain but he is alright. He (Santos) is fit enough to start but he was like that for the Newcastle game.”

French duo Sebastien Squillaci and Abou Diaby are both back in training and Wenger confirmed the latter is poised to play for the reserves, adding: “Diaby is back but he is with the reserves at Liverpool. He will play for an hour.”