article_snippet.sent: However, it is the recurrence of a long-standing groin problem that has caused the delay in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's return to action, not the hamstring.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been struggling with an ongoing groin problem for several months .
article_snippet.sent: The groin injury has been an ongoing problem for the England international for several months, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, together with the club's medical staff, have managed The groin injury throughout the season.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss at least two more weeks, meaning Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will not be available for next weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Reading.
article_snippet.sent: Surgery would mean another busy summer for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain'd be required to complete a rehabilitation programme before pre-season.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was involved in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad last year, but didn't feature owing to a knee injury.
article_snippet.sent: Fitness permitting, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also likely to be part of Roy Hodgson's squad for Euro 2016 at the end of next season.
article_snippet.sent: It is taking a bit longer than I thought because Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has a groin inflammation,' confirmed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. '
article_snippet.sent: I hope it does not become a long-term problem but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces a hurdle this week in training. '
article_snippet.sent: We will see if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has recovered, so the end of the week and the start of next week are important to see if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain got rid of a groin inflammation.
highlights_snippet.sent: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been out of action since March 9 .
  