Wenger: Walcott will be a great player

(GSM) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit back at the criticism of Gunners’ winger Theo Walcott, claiming that the 20-year-old has the potential to become a great player.

The French tactician says Walcott has been the victim of premature expectations. However, Wenger has no doubts that Walcott, who becomes just 21 later this month, will develop into a star.

“I believe for a while maybe people expected too much of Theo and now they are too hard with him,” said the Arsenal manager ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Burnley.

“I believe Theo will be a great football player, he is very young, he will be 21 this year, he will have a great future.

Wenger also praised the young winger’s attitude, claiming that he is of the type of players who always improve.

“I believe in him because he has a fantastic attitude, he’s an intelligent boy and he is highly motivated. These players always improve.”