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Bukayo Saka returns to Arsenal training centre following hamstring surgery as Mikel Arteta sets target for winger ahead of comeback

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<p>Saka suffered a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-crystal-palace-gabriel-jesus-clumsy-william-saliba-bukayo-saka-injury-blow/blt0124bed5fd3660d4" target="_blank">hamstring injury last month</a> against Crystal Palace, with the England international likely to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-news-bukayo-saka-injury-mikel-arteta-how-long-gunners-sidelined/bltcc5acb987b815195" target="_blank">out until March after having surgery</a>. Arsenal boss Arteta has revealed that the 23-year-old has repeatedly visited the club's Sobha Reality Training Centre since then and amid his time on the sidelines, the Spaniard has set Saka an important goal.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He told reporters: "He’s been around a lot. It’s great to have him. There’s always a smile on his face. He’s going through a period that is unknown for him because he has never been injured for such a long time. We have discussed the things we can do together and the things he can do to use the time in the right way to make him a better person, to make sure that he spends the time adequately with the opportunity that he has so that when he comes back he is in the right place."</p>

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

<p>Saka's injury has been keenly felt by Arsenal as they are on the brink of a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-newcastle-alexander-isak-mikel-arteta/blt1e54845ed89bfcc1" target="_blank">Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Newcastle United</a> and they are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool - who also have a game in hand. The Gunners, whose attack is not as potent without the England ace, will hope they are still in the title race upon Saka's return.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Saka will be keeping a keen eye on Arsenal on Sunday as they host Manchester United in round three of the FA Cup.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Bukayo Saka returns to Arsenal training centre following hamstring surgery as Mikel Arteta sets target for winger ahead of comeback | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka he can use his injury lay-off to return a &quot;better person&quot;, with the winger returning to Arsenal&apos;s training ground.

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