Bukayo Saka is making significant progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, with the Arsenal winger aiming to be fully fit for the Champions League quarter-final showdown against Real Madrid next month. Saka has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery for a torn hamstring, a setback that has impacted Arsenal’s title challenge.
The England international is expected to return to action after the international break when Arsenal host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on April 1. This game will serve as a potential warm-up ahead of the crucial first leg against Real Madrid a week later.
With Arsenal set to travel to Madrid for the return leg and a Premier League clash against Brentford in between, Saka’s return will be a massive boost for Mikel Arteta’s side. The winger is currently focused on the final stages of his rehabilitation and is gradually increasing his workload on the pitch.
Arteta confirmed that Saka is making steady progress and will soon rejoin full-team training. The Arsenal boss revealed that the player has been working individually on the pitch and will soon transition to competitive sessions with teammates. This step is crucial in assessing his match fitness ahead of the high-stakes fixtures.
In Saka’s absence, Arsenal’s attacking threat has diminished, with Kai Havertz also ruled out for the rest of the season. However, the return of Gabriel Martinelli, who recovered from a hamstring injury sustained in February, offers some relief. The Brazilian made a brief appearance against PSV Eindhoven midweek and is expected to regain full fitness soon.
Saka’s potential return against Fulham will provide a much-needed boost to Arsenal’s attack as they prepare for the demanding Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. His creativity and goal-scoring ability have been sorely missed during Arsenal’s recent struggles in the league.
Meanwhile, most of Arsenal’s squad will be on international duty, giving Saka the perfect opportunity to complete his rehabilitation at the training ground and regain match fitness. Arteta remains hopeful that the winger will be ready to make an immediate impact upon his return.
With Saka and Martinelli nearing full fitness, Arsenal’s attacking options will be strengthened as they aim to keep their Champions League dreams alive and reignite their Premier League title hopes.
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