Arsene Wenger believes Theo Walcott is vital to
Arsenal’s hopes of unlocking opposition defences.
Walcott, who turned 20 on Monday, made his first start since
returning from injury as Arsenal beat Blackburn 4-0 at Emirates
Stadium on Saturday.
And, having drawn their three previous home league games 0-0,
Wenger believes that Walcott’s approach could make a big difference
when The Gunners are struggling to break through against defensive
opposition.
“He made us a very good start and he became stronger and
stronger,” he said.
“He gives us something that is important as well when we play at
home.
“He goes behind the defenders and creates room and he has a
direct game. We need that, especially at home.
“It is important to have him back and he gives you something
that can make a difference in any game.”
Wenger also believes the England starlet is improving all the
time and is convinced he is still a long way from reaching his full
potential.
“Compared to one year ago, there is no comparison,” he said.
“That is what people sometimes have problems to accept.
“At that age, every three months you go up higher, but how much
you can never predict.
“But there is still a lot more to come from Theo.”
