Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits Santi Cazorla’s Achilles injury is the ‘worst’ he’s seen in his managerial career.
The Spaniard’s been sidelined for over a year after sustaining an injury against Ludogorets in the Champions League last October.
The 32-year-old was initially expected to miss a few months but he’s suffered a number of setbacks and was told by one doctor that he’s lucky to be walking again.
Cazorla is still some way from returning to action and Wenger is refusing to put a timeframe on the ‘worst’ injury he’s ever seen.
‘Yes. It is the worst injury I’ve known,’ said Wenger.
‘It’s gone from worse to worse. I know how much Santi loves to play football.
‘I wish (he returns in January). He tries to practice. I hope he comes back in January.
‘I hope that you are wrong (that he might not play again).’
Wenger confirmed in today’s press conference that Olivier Giroud is unlikely to be fit for Saturday’s north London derby against Spurs.
The Frenchman suffered a knee injury on international duty and his compatriot, Alexandre Lacazette, is likely to start against Tottenham.
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