Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has urged star forward Bukayo Saka to go on holiday while he is suffering from a hamstring injury sustained against Crystal Palace last month. The England international had scored nine goals and 13 assists before injury interrupted his season and ruled him out until March at the earliest.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka should take time off while he recovers from a hamstring injury, urging the winger to take some time to "refresh.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka to take a well-earned holiday. Saka is currently out injured after tearing his hamstring last month and is not expected back in action until at least March. The injury is the first major one of Saka’s career and prior to that he had been one of Arsenal and England’s most consistent performers.

It is "very important" for Bukayo Saka to go on holiday in the not-so-distant future, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has urged the England international to take a break. Saka has been ruled out until March after tearing his hamstring in a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on December 21.

Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka that he’s obliged to go on holiday, despite the winger’s clear desire to remain around the Arsenal squad at the moment.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty

Mikel Arteta has encouraged Bukayo Saka to take a well-deserved holiday as he recovers from his injury, advising the young star to step away from football temporarily to rejuvenate both mentally and physically.