Mikel Arteta has delivered a positive update on Emile Smith Rowe's recovery session following his injury.
The 22-year-old has been sidelined since September as the player underwent surgery for a damaged tendon in his groin.
England international was part of Arsenal's traveling squad to Dubai for warm weather training camp. However, didn't feature in his side's 3 - 0 victory over Lyon.
Speaking in his post-match interview, the Spanish manager has given the potential date of Smith Rowe's return which could be in 'few weeks', around the 1st of January.
“With Emile, he has returned to training and he’s in that process after we rehab, after a period where he had some real discomfort,”
“So we are giving him time – he’s getting closer and closer. So hopefully in the next few weeks, we’ll be able to see him.” Arteta stated quoted by GOAL.