BUKAYO SAKA was spotted without crutches at the Emirates – but still Arsenal are dealt with another injury blow. The Gunners star has been out since late December and has missed the last

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is yearning for the return of his star winger Bukayo Saka. And a positive sign spotted before the Gunners' clash with Aston Villa on Saturday suggests that he is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

BUKAYO SAKA is spending his rehab from hamstring surgery like any elite professional would. Aside from recovering at home, the Arsenal star has remained a regular face at their London Colney

Bukayo Saka, who was pictured while steadying himself on crutches, is not due back in action until March after suffering a hamstring injury and the absence of the Arsenal talisman remains keenly felt

Mikel Arteta says the “necessity” for Arsenal to add to their squad has ramped up after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. Saka tore his hamstring in December and will be out of action until at least March, while Jesus is set for a long spell on the sidelines after injuring his knee earlier this month.

Mikel Arteta has now provided further details on Bukayo Saka's recovery from a serious hamstring injury at Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has advised Bukayo Saka to take a break as he recovers from a hamstring injury. The Englishman went under the knife to address the issue last month and is not expected to feature for the Gunners until March.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and has been ruled out until at least March after undergoing surgery on his muscle tear.

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Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka that he’s obliged to go on holiday, despite the winger’s clear desire to remain around the Arsenal squad at the moment.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty

Mikel Arteta's side trail leaders Liverpool by four points heading into Saturday's action, when Arne Slot's men visit Brentford before Arsenal host Aston Villa later on