Arsenal are going to look to close the gap on Liverpool in the 2024/25 Premier League title race when they face off against Fulham in their first game after the March (2025) international break. Before the game, there have been some positive developments on Bukayo Saka’s injury.
Arsenal Ready to Welcome Back Bukayo Saka From Injury
What Did Arteta Say About Saka?
The English winger has been out of action since the December (2024) period after he picked up a nasty injury in their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. However, Mikel Arteta has now delivered positive news on Saka’s situation before the Fulham match, as he stated: “Saka is ready to go”.
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“All the careful things are already done. Now it’s about putting him on the grass at the right moment, but he’s pushing because he really wants to. We have respected the timeline and we have done everything. Bukayo is a massive weapon that we have. We know the impact he has in the team and how important his role and contribution is to our success”.
This comes after the Spanish gaffer had indicated before the break that Saka would return to training during that period. The 23-year-old appears to have quickly regained match fitness and will now be ready to help Arsenal in the final stretch of the 2024/25 season.
What Does Saka’s Arsenal Future Look Like?
While the English winger is currently gearing up to getting back into action for his side, it is also being reported by Fabrizio Romano that he and his agents will have new conversations with Arsenal over a contract extension. It’s claimed that there is no rush for this as the Englishman is contracted to Arsenal until the end of June, 2027 but that the Gunners’ new sporting director Andrea Berta will handle this case.
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The 23-year-old was enjoying a prolific 2024/25 season with Arsenal before his untimely injury. He scored nine goals and provided 14 assists in 24 games for the Gunners, which included 16 goal contributions (five goals, 11 assists) in 18 Premier League game. Saka, who was hailed as “special” by Mikel Arteta earlier this campaign, will look to get back to his best form before his side’s huge UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
