Premier League runner-up has had to manage without one of its biggest stars for three months. But now the hamstring injury has healed and the 23-year-old is ready for a comeback on the football pitch, possibly even from the start in Tuesday's league match at home against Fulham.
We have taken all precautionary measures, so now it's just about getting him on the pitch at the right time, says Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.
The English national team player has scored nine goals for Arsenal this season, but hasn't played since the 5–1 win over Crystal Palace at the end of December.
The London team is second in the Premier League, 12 points behind Liverpool with nine rounds left to play. Arsenal has also advanced to the quarterfinals in the Champions League, where Real Madrid awaits in a double-header starting on April 8.
Saka's return is particularly anticipated given all the injury problems Arsenal has had at the beginning of the year. Both Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are still missing, while Gabriel Martinelli recently made a comeback.
Bukayo is an enormously strong weapon. We know what impact he has had on the team and how important he is in his role. It's fantastic to have him back, says Mikel Arteta.
