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Mikel Arteta delivers fitness update on Bukayo Saka as the Arsenal winger bids to return from three-month absence ahead of Real Madrid showdown

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Mikel Arteta has issued an update on Bukayo Saka's injury status, as the Arsenal winger has missed almost three months of action with a hamstring issue.

Saka, 23, suffered the injury on December 21 during Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. He then underwent surgery on December 29, with the recovery period being estimated at between 10 to 12 weeks.

But a month ago, it was reported that Saka would be out for a further eight weeks, which would place his return date some time in the middle of April.