Injured Bukayo Saka has returned to light training in Arsenal's mid-season camp in Dubai.
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Saka recovering from his hamstring injuryDid light training in Dubai Arsenal take on Leicester on Saturday Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Saka, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since late December, has finally resumed training in Dubai as the Gunners conduct mid-season camp in the Middle East, according to ESPN. Following his injury setback, the winger underwent surgery. The England international is now inching closer to a comeback and is expected to take the field by next month.
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Saka's absence has been keenly felt by Arsenal over the past two months, with Mikel Arteta's men struggling to replicate his goals and assists. Since the star player picked up the injury, the North London side have been eliminated from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup and are trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points.
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With the Gunners facing FA Cup elimination last month after losing to Manchester United in the penalty shootout, the club got a rare 15-day break. They decided to utilise the sudden break by training in the warm weather of Dubai.
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The club will be back in action on Saturday in the Premier League as they take Leicester City in an away fixture.
