Arsenal have been without Bukayo Saka since before Christmas and now the Gunners will have to wait even longer before the England international returns from his injury

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has reportedly suffered a devastating setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The winger was initially feared to be out until March with the problem he suffered in the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in December.

Bukayo Saka has been out of action for nearly two months following his hamstring injury in a 5-1 win against Crystal Palace at the end of December. The Arsenal superstar was on course to have his best season in the Premier League with 15 goal contributions in 16 appearances.

Saka has stepped up his recovery in recent days, but a report from The Sun claims he’s ‘set to miss a further eight weeks’ in a ‘devastating blow’ for Arsenal, who have also learned the ‘extent’ of Martinelli’s ‘injury’.

A report shares what Arsenal's stance is regarding potentially fast-tracking Bukayo Saka's rehabilitation in wake of Kai Havertz's injury.

Mikel Arteta shared fitness updates on Bukayo Saka and Ben White in his pre-Leicester City press conference on Friday

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has stepped up his injury rehabilitation by returning to strength and conditioning training, with the club sharing images of the player working with the physios.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka was ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering a torn hamstring in the Gunners' 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Bukayo Saka has given Arsenal a timely boost by returning to light training following his hamstring injury. The England winger, 23, hasn't featured for the Premier League title hopefuls since the end of December,