Wenger fears Walcott will miss Euro tie

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Wenger is keen his side claims maximum points from the three home fixtures.

25 September,2011 02:46 pm

Theo Walcott is a major doubt for Arsenals Champions League clash against Olympiakos in midweek after suffering a knee injury in his sides 3-0 victory over Bolton.Walcott pulled up late in the game and will undergo a scan on the injury to establish the full extent of the problem and Gunners manager Arsene Wenger admitted his concern about the England wingers availability for his sides second group game following the 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund.Wenger is keen his side claims maximum points from the three home fixtures against Olympiakos, Dortmund and Marseille to help them reach the 11-point target the manager has set to ensure qualification to the knock-out stages.But they may well have to face the Greek side at the Emirates Stadium without Walcott.I thought it was a classic hamstring but it is not, Wenger said. He felt a sharp pain in his knee.Arsenal secured their second Premier League win of the campaign thanks to two goals from Robin van Persie and a third from Alex Song.Van Persie skippered the side and Wenger praised the Holland forwards growing maturity in leading the side to a win that eased the pressure on the manager after the disappointing start.I think he is one of these guys who develops with responsibilities, Wenger said.He really grows well into the role. I have observed him and he does well there.Wengers position has come under scrutiny for the way he has overseen the rebuilding of the squad following the summer departure of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.