Gunners want Walcott compensation

Arsenal look set to claim compensation from the FA after Theo Walcott's shoulder injury ahead of England's friendly against Germany this week.

Walcott: Was crocked while on England duty
Walcott: Was crocked while on England duty

Walcott faces more than three months on the sidelines after sustaining the injury in training.

"There should be compensation, of course. I believe at the moment it is a subject studied by FIFA," said Gunners boss Arsene Wenger on Arsenal TV Online.

"There have been some agreements and the overall issue is about how the players can be paid by the club and play for somebody else. That is a basic way of thinking.

"That is why sometimes it happens that you do not see the player for three months and the clubs pay them. You have to find a reasonable agreement.

"It can only be regulated by FIFA because the difference of wages means it would be too big for some national federations."

Your Comments

afcjenta (Arsenal fan)

"3 months? that sucks! why do PL-players always seem to be injured when they're with the National team? I see why they have to train together, but they all get injured a lot.. While I'm on the subject National teams.. Mine managed to go a whole YEAR without winning! is that even possible? Last match against Ukraine for example.. It's just tragic.. "

cleonard (Manchester United fan)

"Ten #6 and a book of Greenshield Stamps should cover it !"

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