Henrikh Mkhitaryan offers injury update in Christmas messageDecember 26, 2018 - 13:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arsenal star and captain of the Armenian national squad Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he is "coming back stronger" from injury in a Christmas Day message to fans. Mkhitaryan has suffered a fractured metatarsal and will be out for six weeks. In a medical update on the Arsenal website, they said: “Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Right foot. Fractured metatarsal. “Expected to return to full training in six weeks.” Smiling at the camera, he wrote: "Really touched by all your wishes for a prompt recovery. "Thank you Fans! Coming back stronger." The message was well received by Arsenal fans, who are keen for the Gunners to kick on after an excellent start to the season. Related links: Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. |