Published: 3 March, 2016
by STEVE BARNETT

SANTI Cazorla is in danger of missing the rest of the season after Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed the midfielder has been hit by an achilles injury. 

The Spain international, who has not played since November, suffered a setback in his recovery from knee ligament surgery by developing tendonitis. 

“Santi is not doing too well,” Wenger said. “He has some achilles problems that hold him back. His knee is doing well but his achilles has inflamed so we have to take him off impact training for now.” 

Asked if Cazorla could return in April, Wenger added: “We have to see how he responds. He had a little tendinitis on his achilles and we have to see how he recovers from that.” 

Meanwhile fellow midfielder Jack Wilshere is “at least three weeks away” from making his own long-awaited return having not played at all this season due to a broken fibula. 

Wenger revealed that Wilshere has not yet started training with the first-team, while fans are hoping the playmaker will be fit to feature for England in this summer's European Championships. 

“Jack is doing quite well, but has still not been outside yet,” Wenger said. “Running, I think he starts again next week. Then three to four weeks until he is fully back with us. 

“I can understand you worry for the England team. I worry as well. I’m a supporter of England.”