Mikel Arteta has reveal that Bukayo Saka is set to intensify his recovery next week after he start some training on the pitch.
Saka has not played for Arsenal since December after suffering a hamstring injury that later underwent surgery. He is now making a good recovery and is targeting a return to action next month after the international break.
Arsenal are set to face Real Madrid เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย in the quarter-finals. With the first leg at the Emirates Stadium on April 8, before the return leg in Spain the following week.
Saka is likely to be fit for the crucial game and Arteta has confirm the 23-year-old will begin intensifying his training next week. With most of his team-mates on international duty.
“He will be at our training ground and hopefully he will be doing more training with the ball than ever before. That means he will be working on his passing, shooting and running. He has started working on the pitch himself now.”
“So the next step is to have him train with his teammates in more intense situations to see how he can handle it.”
“He’s close to coming back and improving a lot. We’ll have to see how he responds after we get him in training with the team. And how quickly he can get back to full fitness,” Arteta said.
Arsenal’s clash with Real Madrid represents their biggest European test under Arteta. The Spanish giants boast an unrivalled pedigree in the competition. And Arteta will be desperate to have his best players available.
With Saka nearing a return, Arsenal fans will be optimistic about their chances against Carlo Ancelotti’s side. If the England international can regain full match fitness in time. His presence could be the difference-maker in what promises to be an enthralling encounter.