Mertesacker joined Welbeck in the treatment room last summer after he damaged ligaments in a pre-season game.  Welbeck, who had been out of action since last May, has already returned the Arsenal first-team, but Mertesacker is yet to make an appearance this term. Last week Welbeck revealed how the German World Cup winner helped him get through his most recent long-term injury layoff. And now Mertesacker has revealed how the two grew closer as they recovered from their long-term injuries. GETTY Arsenal star Per Mertesacker has revealed how he grew close to Danny Welbeck "He’s smiling anyway,” Mertesacker told Arsenal’s official website. "He’s a...
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