Santi Cazorla hopes to play “some part” with Arsenal before their 2017/18 campaign ends.
Nevertheless, he feels a comeback is drawing near, thus penciling a return ahead of the summer break.
“I’ve still got some way to go, because after being sidelined for 18 months, everything has to be done in its own time,” Cazorla told AS.
“But the sensations I have keep getting better and I’m feeling optimistic about the future.
“The objective is to play some part with the team before the season ends, but we have to take things carefully.
“But all of that must mean that I am doing things right, and I hope to be back as soon as possible.”
Cazorla’s injury woes explained
He current injury, which has seen him undergo eight rounds of surgery on his Achilles, has meant he has missed 99 consecutive matches for Arsenal.
Cazorla, who turned 33 last December, will see his present deal expire in June.
