Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is poised to make his much-anticipated return to action after recovering from a serious hamstring injury. After missing three months of play, Saka has been declared fit by manager Mikel Arteta, who stated, "Bukayo is ready to go" and mentioned that all precautionary measures have been taken to ensure his fitness for the critical clash against Fulham on Tuesday.

Since suffering the injury in December, Saka has been a noticeable absence in Arsenal's squad as the team has struggled, currently sitting 12 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. With nine goals and 14 assists to his name this season, Saka’s contribution is hailed as vital for the Gunners’ success.

Arteta emphasized the positive impact Saka has on the team: "It's great to have him back again." The manager recognized that Saka missed being involved in the team dynamics and how crucial his energy will be as Arsenal prepares not only for the Fulham match but also for an upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid.

In other news, defender Riccardo Calafiori faces a stint on the sidelines due to a knee injury sustained while on international duty, though Arteta hopes his recovery is not extended. Furthermore, Arteta noted that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has been feeling better and is available for selection.

As BBC pointed out, the return of Saka is a significant boost for Arsenal, who aim to reclaim momentum in their league campaign and successfully navigate through the Champions League ties ahead.

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