Saka, who has been sidelined since December, participated in a recent behind-closed-doors friendly, showing that he is ready to return to competitive action.
Arteta expressed enthusiasm about Saka's return, emphasizing the positive impact the 23-year-old has on the team.
He stated, "Bukayo is a massive weapon that we have. We know the impact he has in the team and how important his role and contribution is to our success. It's great to have him back again."
Saka's absence has coincided with a challenging period for Arsenal, during which they have fallen 12 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool and faced early exits from domestic cup competitions.
Mikel Arteta: “Bukayo Saka is good to go! He can already start vs Fulham, yeah… we will see that tomorrow”.
He added, “All of the careful things he’s already done. It’s about putting him on the grass in the right moment. He’s pushing. He really wants it”.
His return is seen as a crucial boost as the team approaches pivotal fixtures, including a Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Arteta also addressed concerns regarding defender Riccardo Calafiori, who sustained a knee injury while on international duty. He mentioned that Calafiori's injury is unfortunate but not severe, and he is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.
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