Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Injury: Updates on Arsenal Star's Groin and Return

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is among the Gunners' subs for their Champions League clash with Monaco on Feb 25 for the first time since suffering a groin injury, which has kept him out since the team's FA Cup clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Jan. 25. 

Continue for updates. 

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Oxlade-Chamberlain Among Subs vs. Monaco, Comes on in Second Half

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Arsenal's official Twitter feed reported that Oxlade-Chamberlain is among Arsenal's subs for Wednesday's Champions League match vs. Monaco. Oxlade-Chamberlain would make an appearance in the second half for Francis Coquelin.

On Feb. 19, Arsene Wenger told reporters that Oxlade-Chamberlain "is close. He will join in normal training today," according to Arsenal's official website. 

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Oxlade-Chamberlain Out At Least Two More Weeks'

Monday, Feb. 9

"He's not back. He's got at least two more weeks," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated ahead of the club's match against Leicester City.

"Alex is still out, but he is starting to practice again, not full training," said Wenger on Feb. 5. 

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Chamberlain Out With Groin Injury

Thursday, Jan. 30 

Midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's groin injury, which kept him out of Arsenal's FA Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, is set to keep him sidelined for another couple of weeks, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Wenger believed his improving player would still miss additional fixtures, as highlighted by the club's official Twitter account:

The 21-year-old England international suffered from a series of knee ailments last year but came into the 2014/15 campaign healthy, and it showed on the pitch, as he has gradually become one of the Gunners' most consistent performers.

His strong displays have been sorely needed, as Arsenal's injury problems have continued to stack up. According to Eurosport.com, the club suffered 25 injuries between the start of the season and Christmas—a staggering number:

Just a handful of players were able to build some form, including Oxlade-Chamberlain, who was proving to fans all over the country that the hype surrounding his quick ascension was matched by his abilities.

Wenger will now have to look for an alternative out wide, and it won't be easy to find someone who can replicate the Ox's blend of raw power, athleticism and work ethic on the pitch.