Bukayo Saka Set for Arsenal Return After Injury Layoff

Bukayo Saka is set to return for Arsenal against Fulham after recovering from a three-month hamstring injury. The winger has completed six consecutive training sessions and played in a closed-door friendly. Arsenal, once six points behind Liverpool, are now 12 points adrift. Manager Mikel Arteta is confident Saka is fully fit and ready.

After being the cornerstone of Arsenal’s attack, Bukayo Saka is set to return after a three-month absence due to hamstring surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Saka has completed six consecutive training sessions and featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly, showing no signs of discomfort.

Saka’s injury in December came at a critical time for Arsenal, who were just six points behind Liverpool. Without him, they struggled and now sit 12 points adrift of the leaders. Arteta revealed that Arsenal took a cautious approach to Saka’s recovery, ensuring he was not rushed back prematurely.

Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Fulham, Arteta expressed confidence in Saka’s readiness, emphasizing that he has undergone rigorous training and match simulations to prepare for his return. "He has done everything many times already," Arteta said, dismissing concerns about a potential re-injury.

The manager explained that the risk of setbacks is usually higher when players are rushed back too soon. However, with months of structured rehabilitation, Arsenal believes Saka is physically and mentally prepared. As the Gunners push to revive their title challenge, Saka’s return could provide the much-needed boost they have been missing.