Arsenal's Mathieu Debuchy reacts after being fouled during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at the Emirates stadium in London September 13, 2014.
Arsenal's Mathieu Debuchy will be out for about three months REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy hinted that he could be on schedule to making a return in December from a severe ankle.

The 29-year-old right-back, who joined the Gunners from Newcastle United in the summer, suffered the setback in mid-September against domestic rivals Manchester City, adding to the north London outfit's relatively long list of hurt players at the back then.

Nevertheless, he is optimistic that he could hit the pitch running and make an impact like he did in his first four Premier League outings, wherein he featured in all of them as a starter.

"My injury is now better," the Frenchman told Arsenal.com.

"I work hard every day with the physio and I want to be back on the pitch in December. I'm looking forward to it."

"I was really proud when I signed for Arsenal and it has been frustrating getting injured so soon, but I am focused on coming back stronger. I am very positive about that."

"Training at Arsenal is an extremely high standard. I'm nearly 30 but I'm still improving by training with players who are of such a high quality, like everyone at Arsenal."

"It's been more frustrating watching from the stands than being on the pitch. The last two games have been quite positive and hopefully when we face Manchester United we'll come out on top."

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