Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described Bukayo Saka as a “massive weapon” the club cannot afford to lose, expressing his excitement over the 23-year-old’s recovery from a three-month hamstring injury.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with BBC Sports, Arteta confirmed on Monday that Saka is fully fit and ready to feature in Arsenal’s upcoming match against Fulham on Tuesday.
“It’s fantastic to have him back,” Arteta said. “He’s a huge asset for the team, and we’ve really missed his creativity on the pitch.”
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Saka, who sustained the hamstring injury in December, has been sidelined during a crucial phase of Arsenal’s campaign. His absence saw the Gunners fall 12 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race, although they managed to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
With Arsenal set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals, Saka has just two games to regain match fitness before the first-leg showdown. His return is seen as a major boost for Arsenal’s ambitions, giving the North London club renewed hope in their pursuit of domestic and European glory.
