Arsenal give major update on Bukayo Saka injury following six weeks on the sidelines after surgery was needed on hamstring problem

• Bukayo Saka tore his hamstring against Crystal Palace at the end of December
• With Gabriel Martinelli also out, Mikel Arteta’s options up front are very limited
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By SAMI MOKBEL

Bukayo Saka has returned to light training to hand Arsenal a timely injury boost.

The England international underwent surgery at the end of the December after suffering a torn hamstring in the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Saka is not expected back until March – but he has now taken a major step towards availability after returning to strengthen and conditioning training.

The attacker has travelled with his team-mates to their winter training camp in Dubai ahead of this weekend’s visit to Leicester where he has accelerated his schedule ahead of his anticipated return.

The club yesterday released new photos of their academy graduate completing a session at the club’s temporary base at the Middle East much to the delight of their supporters.

Bukayo Saka has travelled with his Arsenal team-mates to their winter training camp in Dubai

The 23-year-old’s return to strengthen and conditioning training is a step in the right direction

Saka is all smiles as he goes through his drills and expects to be back on the pitch next month

Saka’s return to action cannot come soon enough for Mikel Arteta, who is also missing Gabriel Martinelli with a hamstring injury.

Brazil international Martinelli is set to miss around a month with a hamstring injury to leave Arteta’s attacking options stretched.

On a more positive note, there is hope Ben White will be available this weekend following a three month lay-off after knee surgery.

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Arsenal give major update on Bukayo Saka injury following six weeks on the sidelines after surgery was needed on hamstring problem

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