Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Bukayo Saka may be back for Arsenal against Fulham on Tuesday night, having been out since December with a hamstring injury, but Mikel Arteta will be without at least four stars because of injury13:31, 31 Mar 2025Updated 13:31, 31 Mar 2025Bukayo Saka is almost back in action for Arsenal.(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is in line to make his long-awaited return for Arsenal at home to Fulham on Tuesday night having been sidelined for three months with a hamstring injury.But the Gunners remain without four players for the visit of Marco Silva’s side to the Emirates, while the Cottagers make the short trip across London without three stars because of injury.Arteta hinted that Saka could even start in his pre-match press conference, offering Arsenal a huge boost ahead of their Champions League quarter-final versus Real Madrid.”Bukayo is ready to go,” Arteta said before saying the England star could start if required. “Well, the careful thing is already done. So now it’s about putting him in the grass in the right moments.”But he’s pushing because he really wants it. We have respected the time frame, we have done everything and we have to hold him back even. So he’s ready to go.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta confirms huge Bukayo Saka boost as Arsenal prepare for crucial periodREAD MORE: Matheus Cunha’s 5 transfer options as Premier League giants eye wantaway Wolves star”It’s another massive weapon that we have with him. We know the impact that he’s had on the team and how important his role and his contribution is to our success. So great to have him back, obviously.”Arsenal’s absentee list remains notable, though. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are both sidelined for the rest of the season because of long-term injuries, while Riccardo Calafiori returned from the international break with another knee problem.“He picked up an injury again with the national team,” Arteta added. “It’s really unfortunate the way it happened. It could have been much worse so hopefully it’s going to be a matter of weeks, but we’ll have to see how that injury evolves.”Kai Havertz will not play again this season.(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)At the back Takehiro Tomiyasu is unlikely to feature again this season after knee surgery but Arteta could welcome back Jurrien Timber, who missed the Netherlands’ fixtures because of sickness.“Jurien was ill for a long period, quite badly. He’s felt much better in the last few days, so he’s available.”For Fulham, meanwhile, former Arsenal player Reiss Nelson remains out because of a hamstring injury, with Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete both looking to return from ankle and knee issues towards the second half of April.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
