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Arsenal star Santi Cazorla targeting 2019 return as he admits injury hell made him consider retirement: 'There have been moments when I've thought about throwing in the towel'

Santi Cazorla is targeting a return to action with Arsenal in 2019 after undergoing the 10th operation of his injury-hit career last year.

The Spanish midfielder has not played for Arsenal since October 2016 and has had to undergo multiple operations, resulting in the loss of eight centimetres from the tendon in his right ankle.

Last year, in an emotional interview with Spanish newspaper Marca, he opened up on his fight to play professional football again and posed for a series of shocking photos.

Santi Cazorla is targeting a return to action  in 2019 after undergoing his 10th operation
Santi Cazorla is targeting a return to action in 2019 after undergoing his 10th operation
The Arsenal midfielder revealed what his achilles area looked like last year after 10 surgeries
The Arsenal midfielder revealed what his achilles area looked like last year after 10 surgeries

And now the 33-year-old Spaniard has revealed his target to return for the Gunners, despite considering hanging up his boots during his injury hell.