Santi Cazorla receives Spain NT call-up after recovery from career-threatening injury [Reactions]

Santi Cazorla has done the unthinkable, with the former Arsenal midfielder receiving a call-up to the Spanish National Team after almost having to quit football due to a leg injury.

The midfielder was told he might have to quit football due to an infection in his foot and that he may never be able to walk, in October, 2017. Cazorla went through 11 surgeries and recovered in fantastic fashion to resume footballing duties in 2018. But, even the most optimistic of his fans would have never envisaged this.

After a brilliant season with Villarreal, Cazorla has received a call-up to the Spanish National Team. From being told he could have to quit football to receiving a call-up again for the senior squad for Spain at the age of 34, the news has been received well by footballing fans all across the world.

Tributes poured in for the determination that Cazorla has shown, with Twitterati hailing his will power to recover from the potentially career-ending injury.

Santi Cazorla has truly set an example, with his remarkable recovery.

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