Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is optimistic that Bukayo Saka will recover in time for the Champions League quarter-final showdown against Real Madrid in April.
🔹 Saka’s Injury Timeline:
- The England international has been out since December 21, after suffering a hamstring tear against Crystal Palace.
- He has missed three months of action, with Arsenal struggling in his absence.
🔹 Positive Progress:
Arteta confirmed that Saka will resume full training next week, increasing his intensity with ball work and competitive drills.
🗣️ “He will be here next week, hopefully more with the ball at his feet than he has had. That will mean he is passing, shooting, running, and everything. He has done a lot on the pitch working on his own, but next, we need to put him in a competitive training session and see how he reacts.”
🔹 Arsenal’s Challenge:
- The Gunners have dealt with additional injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
- Despite falling 15 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League, they secured a 9-3 aggregate win over PSV to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
🔹 Potential Return Date:
If Saka progresses well in training, he could be back in the squad for the first leg against Real Madrid at the Emirates in three weeks.
Before then, Arsenal face a tough Premier League run against Chelsea, Everton, and Fulham. Will Saka be ready in time? Stay tuned!
