Zinchenko’s Arsenal stint has been beset with injury woes so far.
The 25-year-old has been restricted to just nine appearances in all competitions, and only seven starts in the English top-flight, but he claims to be ready to make an impact when domestic action resumes after the 2022 World Cup break.
Zinchenko told Sky Sports on his fitness: “You know, I have a little muscle tightness, but I’m nearly there, so don’t worry about this. Obviously I’m also working hard to get my fitness back and to be with the team as quickly as I can.
“It’s the worst feeling to be fair… for every footballer to be out of the team. And yeah, in the last couple of months, I was struggling a lot but I hope everything is in the past already. And now, I’m fully focused and so excited for the rest of the season.”
Arsenal face off with West Ham on Boxing Day in their first competitive game since the World Cup.
The Gunners head into the game sat five points clear atop of the Premier League after a superb start.
As for West Ham, they are down in 16th place in the Premier League and have lost four of their last five.
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