Santi Cazorla will not play again for Arsenal again this season,
according to Arsene Wenger, who also revealed Petr Cech is set to miss
the next two matches.
Spain playmaker Cazorla has made just 11 appearances this term, the
last of which came in October's 6-0 Champions League win over
Ludogorets, due to a problematic ankle and Achilles injury.
Reports had suggested he would not return in this campaign despite
undergoing surgery back in December and Wenger has now confirmed that is
the case, with speculation sure to follow over the 32-year-old's
long-term future, as his contract expires at the end of the season.
Cech suffered a calf injury in the 3-1 defeat to West Brom last time
out and will miss the upcoming Premier league games against Manchester
City and West Ham, with Wenger hoping the goalkeeper will be fit to face
Crystal Palace on April 10.
"Unfortunately no [update on Cazorla], I think the season is over for him," said Wenger ahead of Sunday's home game with City.
"We have lost Petr Cech at West Brom – he will not be fit for Sunday.
I think he could miss Sunday, Wednesday and maybe available again
after."
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