Not exact matches
Wenger was hoping that the Spaniard would be back before the
end of the campaign, having undergo specialist treatment and
surgery in an attempt to nurse the player's
ankle injury.
«I was injured for the last six months with an
ankle surgery, that's why I wanted to wait, to see how I was feeling about the
end of the season and if I could have another go at this level.
The Spanish midfielder is out of contract at the
end of the season and although the manager does not say exactly how long he expects Arteta to be out,
ankle surgery at his age does not look good for a comeback in time to remind us what he can do on the pitch.
Ibrahimovic made a huge difference with his physical presence upfront last season, but United nevertheless
ended their association with his services following his double
ankle damage, which has required
surgery.
Defenders Eric Bailly and Daley Blind are both expected to return from
ankle injuries before the
end of February, although midfielder Marouane Fellaini will not make his comeback until March as he recovers from knee
surgery.