The Armenian national football team and Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has thanked the club for the birthday message.

“Coming back soon full of strength and energy,” the Armenian wrote on his Instagram account.

Arsenal earlier congratulated Mkhitaryan on its official Twitter account. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICKI ! @HenrikhMkh turns 30 today – we hope you have a good one and we're looking forward to seeing you back on the pitch soon,” the club said.

To remind, the Armenian was out of action since December 19 because of a foot injury and was expected to return to full training in six weeks. Mkhitaryan fractured the metatarsal in his right foot in Carabao Cup defeat by Tottenham and was replaced at half-time.