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

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered a hamstring injury during the Oct. 27 Capital One Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday. However, he is on the cusp of a return.

Continue for updates.

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Wenger Comments on Oxlade-Chamberlain's Fitness

Thursday, Nov. 26

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed Oxlade-Chamberlain "could be available" for Sunday's Premier League clash at Norwich City.

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Ox Provides Injury Recovery Update

Friday, Nov. 13

"The rehab is going well, 80-90 [per cent] sprints today. ... Looking forward to being back on the pitch soon," the England international posted on Instagram.

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Ox Return Will Boost Injury-Stricken Gunners

Wenger is without midfielders Jack Wilshere, Francis Coquelin and Theo Walcott because of injury, so Oxlade-Chamberlain's comeback will improve his options.

Without Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arsenal have lacked a pacy option for both their right wing and in the striker positions. Joel Campbell has seen increased game time in Oxlade-Chamberlain's absence, but he doesn't offer the same dynamism as his team-mates.

Wenger will welcome Oxlade-Chamberlain back with open arms, and he'll be hoping he can finally put together a solid run of fitness.