Arsenal are hoping to have Bukayo Saka back in contention at the start of March, according to reports.
It was initially expected that the winger would make his comeback near the end of next month but The Sun claim that the Gunners have pencilled in the clash against Manchester United on March 9th as a potential return date.
Saka may even be ready to play early than that with there being a chance he could feature in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Fans on X are delighted that the forward may be available sooner than expected but they are also keen to ensure that he isn’t rushed back:
It will be SO GOOD to have him back 🔴❤️
— MotownGooner75 🎶 (@feliciacoltony1) February 9, 2025
That seems way too quick for such an injury
— Martinelli Whip ⚡️ (@MartinelliWhip) February 9, 2025
Let’s go
— Highztar (@deltapikinn) February 9, 2025
Would be great to have B back but don’t want him to be rushed.
— Harriet Jordan (@Harriet80897787) February 9, 2025
It’s coming home trust me
— TEDIOUS MUSINACHIREVO (@VMusinachirevo) February 9, 2025
Please let him rest and don’t rush him back. This season is not worth his career
— Kento Nanami (@_scawty) February 9, 2025
I will be happy to see him on the pitch
— Michael Stephen (@MichaelSte87923) February 9, 2025
Saka suffered a serious injury
Hamstring injuries that require surgery usually take several months to recover from so a comeback in early March does sound too good to be true.
Saka underwent his operation in late December so we would be looking at nine to ten weeks of rehabilitation, fitness work and full training.
The Arsenal forward is making a speedy recovery
The fact that Saka has been pictured back on the exercise bike during Arsenal’s midseason break in Dubai suggests that he is making great progress.
However, it is important to point out that doing light fitness work is a lot different from intense team training. Fans will be hoping to see more pictures and videos of him stepping up his workload over the coming weeks.
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