Mikel Arteta has hailed Bukayo Saka ‘s return as a “magnificent” moment after the winger scored seven minutes into the game to help Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Wednesday. The
23-year-old, who had been out for 101 days with a hamstring injury that required surgery, returned in the 66th minute and scored shortly afterwards, converting a Gabriel Martinelli cross into the net. Saka ran to the bench to celebrate with the club’s medical and fitness staff, showing how grateful he was to them..
“It was for the team who helped him during the rehab. It was a good moment. It’s about energy and when the stadium is behind the team and showing support and encouragement it lifts the whole place. Exactly what we need.
“We deserved to win the game. We were dominant but it’s true we conceded the goal because we didn’t defend the box well enough. When you concede a goal two minutes to go in the Premier League you hang in there for the rest.
“We expected this [from Fulham], well coached, difficult to get through. Have to be patient and aggressive, our front line was and [Gabriel] Martinelli had a good game.
“It was a beautiful moment to see how much everyone loves and respects Bukayo and what impressed me the most was his reaction after scoring,” Arteta said. “
As soon as he scored he ran to thank the medical and fitness staff for helping him get back to the right shape. “
He lit up the stadium, สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น the atmosphere and the energy in the team was so high. It’s great to have him back.”