Arteta sees when the Talisman will return…and escapes from the interview
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issued a positive update on Bukayosaka’s return from injury before playing around with the darts during a later television interview for his part. Beat Chelsea on sunday.
Talisman Saka has been out since suffering serious hamstring problems against Crystal Palace on December 21, but Arteta said England International could return after an international break before his home game against the Blues.
“He has every opportunity,” the smiley Arteta confirmed, briefly fleeing the Skysport microphone before quickly returning to more questions.
“He has a good chance.”
Mikel Arteta pretends to run out of post-match interviews after being asked about Bukayo Saka’s fitness pic.twitter.com/8mkj8koriz
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) March 16, 2025
Will Bukayo When will you come back?
Arteta appeared to suggest that Saka might be in conflict when Arsenal hosted Fulham. Premier League April 1st (7:45pm).
The gunners are then active in Everton four days later (12:30pm). By then, the second-placed side hopes to close the current 12-point gap at Liverpool, the leader with nine league games remaining.
Saka misses the New England manager Thomas Tuchell The first game (both 7:45pm) was held by the lion for three days hosting Albania after three days and responsible for Latvia after three days.
Arteta was impressed after Mikel Merino’s first half goal was enough to win Chelsea. “The team played incredible attitude and I really enjoyed it,” he said. “The only thing we can do is win the game, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
Arsenal has a key victory over Chelsea full time pic.twitter.com/9gsm3knfih
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) March 16, 2025
Bukayo Saka’s injuries, statistics
The 23-year-old missed two games in October due to hamstring issues, but started all of Arsenal’s other previous games in Europe.
With nine goals and 12 assists in 21 Premier and Champions League appearances this season, Saka was able to put pressure on Arsenal’s Liverpool and proved crucial in his attempt to win the Champions League quarterfinals against Real Madrid.
First leg Of the last eight contests against the European champions, it will be held on April 8th for the second time (both 8pm).
When he announced Saka’s injuries, Arteta said he was “very optimistic” about his return before the campaign ended. “It’s a great learning process for him too,” the Spaniard said at the time.
“That’s the reality. He was injured – we can’t change it. We’re going to use this time to help him.”