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Wenger: No Cazorla replacement
- Updated: December 2, 2016
Arsene Wenger has ruled out entering the January transfer market to search for a replacement for the injured Santi Cazorla.
The Spanish midfielder was ruled out for three months on Thursday as he needs surgery on an ankle injury that has kept him out of action since the 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets on October 19.
But despite Jack Wilshere being out on loan at Bournemouth, Wenger is comfortable with his options in midfield and will not be seeking reinforcements.
“In midfield we have many players, but there’s two reasons. We have the numbers in quality. Secondly, in January, you wouldn’t necessarily find a Cazorla even if you wanted to,” Wenger said.
“For me it’s very bad news because with surgery you never know the date they will play again.
“I try best to avoid surgery because it creates anxiety and rehab, in this …
