S. Cazorla hopes to return in the return match against "Barca"

London's "Arsenal" defender Santi Cazorla revealed he hopes to return to the pitch in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against "Barcelona".

The Spaniard has not played since the match against "Norwich City" on November 29, during which he suffered a knee injury.

The second leg against "Barca" at the "Camp Nou" stadium will take place on March 16.

"I want to come back, it's very hard for me to be off the pitch and not be able to help, especially in such important matches like these," Cazorla told Onda Cero radio station.

"My goal is to appear in the second leg. The knee is healing slowly, so I hope I can make it," he added.

The 31-year-old player provided four assists in this season's 20 matches in all competitions.