Bukayo Saka and Mikel Arteta (photo of Shaun Bottty Images, Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Bukayo Saka returned triumphantly for Arsenal earlier this week, as he marked in his first appearance after a three -month injury dismissal. The young man, 23, marked what turned out to be the winning goal against Fulham, and this will put him in good place to finish the season.
Arsenal fought during the absence of Saka, which began in December when he suffered a serious injury. But now that he has returned, they are oriented a strong end in the season, but while the Premier League is almost out of reach, Mikel Arteta’s side still has aspirations in the Champions League.
Collymore thinks Bukako and then the returns is huge for the arsenal
In its exclusive CAUGHTOFSIDE columnCollymore spoke about the importance of Saka for Arsenal, although he made it clear to Arteta that he cannot only trust the attack on the next tie against Real Madrid.
“It was vital to the Arsenal Champions League and the Premier League ambitions to return to Bukayo Saka of injuries. Although Mikel Merino have to be unlikely, performances when injured have shown the importance of a player who is for Mikel Arteta.
“Saka is a real talisman for Arsenal, and I think their return could even have saved them from dropping below Nottingham Forest at the Premier League table. Its goal and attendance departure should be enough to ensure that a second place behind Liverpool.
“ As for the Champions League, Saka is brave enough and daring enough to assume and help Arsenal to defeat Real Madrid?
“Arsenal has to discover a way to deal with Real Madrid. If they go on foot with them, I think they will be beaten by both legs. But if they are more pragmatic, they have an opportunity, and this responsibility falls into Arteta and we will see if it can prove that it is a highest quality manager at this level.”
