Mikel Arteta is hopeful Bukayo Saka will make his long-awaited return from injury before Arsenal's Champions League tie against Real Madrid in April.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed how the Gunners plan on easing Bukayo Saka back into action ahead of their crucial clash against Real Madrid.

Mikel Arteta had the latest on Bukayo Saka's recovery from a hamstring injury which has sidelined him since December.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shared the latest update on Bukayo Saka's recovery from injury. The Spaniard hinted at a possible return for the Real Madrid clash.

Mikel Arteta has revealed Bukayo Saka will ramp up his rehabilitation next week as he bids to get fit for Arsenal’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid. Saka has been out of action since December after tearing his hamstring and he underwent surgery shortly after.

When Arsenal kick off against Chelsea on Sunday it will have been 85 days since Bukayo Saka last played a game. In that time he has missed 18 matches in all competitions. Arsenal lost four of those. In the 24 he had played before injury they were beaten just twice.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has outlined the Gunners' strategy to bring star winger Bukayo Saka back into the fold as they prepare for a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid next month.