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Arsenal injury news: Santi Cazorla to make return in 2018 - Arsene Wenger
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger says Santi Cazorla is likely to return from injury in 2018.
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Cazorla has been out injured since October 2016 with an ongoing Achilles injury.
The Spaniard has had surgery eight times in a bid to solve the problem and has posting videos of himself running.
And though Wenger confirmed Cazorla will start running on the training pitch today, he admitted a return to the team is still months away.
He said: “He’s having his first run today. That’s quite positive. Flexibility is quite good.
Santi Cazorla is recovering from an Achilles injury
“Difficult to predict when he will be back. Not before Christmas.
“That’s why he’s not included in the Europa League.
“Not played for over a year, always cautious to set a date.”
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