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Injured and forgotten Arsenal midfielder considered quitting after failed surgery

Santi Carzola after his surgery in 2016 [Photo: @santicazorla/instagram]

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla is targeting a return to match action next year as he recovers from a 10th operation on a troublesome ankle injury.

The diminutive Spaniard, 33, has not played for the Gunners since October 2016, when he helped his team to 6-0 win over Ludogrets in the Champions League.

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