Arsene Wenger in shock reaction to Theo Walcott injury

When Arsenal striker Theo Walcott knackered his shoulder during England training on Tuesday night we feared that Arsene Wenger's head would explode when he found out.

Surprisingly, the Arsenal boss didn't unleash a stream of invective in the general direction of the FA. Rather, he took the whole incident rather well.

After confirming that Walcott has undergone surgery on his dislocated shoulder, the Frenchman said that the FA isn't responsible for the 19-year-old's injury.

"I'm disappointed because he is an important part of the squad, but that could have happened in training here," he shrugged (in a Gallic style, no doubt).

"It was an accident that could have happened anywhere.

"I do not blame the FA for that. It was accidental in training and I accept that.

"In a moment like that you do not think about compensation you think about how you can replace the player."

The FA, however, have confirmed that Arsenal could be in line for up to £1.5million in compensation.

Under the FA's insurance deal, Arsenal could claim £50,000 for the first two weeks Walcott is absent, and £100,000 per week thereafter up to a maximum period of almost two years.

If he is out for the predicted 16 weeks, that could mean £1.5million in compensation.

"The FA is one of only a handful of national associations who voluntarily insure our players against injury while on international duty. Almost all foreign international players who play for English clubs will not have been insured in this way," said an FA spokesman.

Maybe Arsene may reconsider his thoughts on compensation now?

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