Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the return date of Bukayo, a key player in his squad who has been out due to an injury.
According to Arteta, Arsenal fans should expect their starboy as early as next week ‘ with the ball on his feet’ marking his return from injury.
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He continued by revealing that the England winger has been doing the work behind the scenes and that it was time to involve him in competitive training and see how he does.
“He’s going to be here next week. Hopefully with the ball with his feet”. he said
“That will mean he’s shooting and running. He’s done quite a lot already on the pitch. The next is to integrate more competitive training and see how he copes” he continued
Arteta was speaking ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea in the Premier League and at a time when his side has been struggling to win crucial games due to shortage in his strike force led by Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz who have been out due to injury.
The news is also a boost for the Gunners as they have been paired with La Liga giants Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final clash.
