Arsenal superstar Bukayo Saka could be set to miss another couple months of action having had hamstring surgery in mid-December.

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Saka could miss further two monthsUnderwent surgery in DecemberArsenal not keen on forcing returnFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal can't seem to get a break from injuries this season as Mikel Arteta's side's season started with multiple major injuries in defence. However, that injury crisis has now progressed into the attack of the Gunners with Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz having picked up major injuries. Jesus and Havertz have been confirmed to be out for the rest of the season, while Saka is expected to return towards the end of the season.

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Saka underwent hamstring surgery in December and was expected to return in March, however, The Sun has now reported that the England international could miss another couple of months as Arsenal are reluctant to risk having their star player relapse due to returning too quickly.

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Saka was able to resume mild training while the team was in Dubai for the midseason. The England international has hastened his preparations in anticipation of his expected return by travelling to Dubai with his teammates for their winter training camp.

WHAT NEXT FOR SAKA?

Arsenal are yet to confirm when Saka will be able to return, however, the expectations are that April could be the month when the England international finally returns to action for Arteta's side.