Arsene Wenger provides info on huge injury boost for Arsenal

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that star midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan could return for their Europa League semi against Atletico Madrid.

The Armenia international suffered a knee ligament injury during the first leg of the Gunners’ quarter-final victory over CSKA Moscow.

Having previously held fears that he could miss the rest of the Premier League season, Wenger had revealed that there is good news surrounding the 29-year-old.

“Mkhitaryan is running again,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

“He has to progress in the next three of four days to see how much intensity he can have in his training sessions. Next Thursday is the earliest date for his return.”

Wenger was also asked if the club would have to win the Europa League for the season to be classed as a success.

“It would be better, yes. We have a big opponent in Atletico Madrid and it’s absolutely vital we beat them, progress to the final and have a chance to win the competition.

“But it is a big obstacle in the semi-final, a big hurdle. Atletico Madrid are seen as the favourites to win the competition but I believe that at our best, we can beat them.”

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