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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life

England’s Bukayo Saka suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace last December which kept him out of action until April (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Bukayo Saka believes the toughest injury setback of his career so far has given him a more balanced outlook on life – and gave him the time to get to know his new cockapoo puppy, Tucker.

The Arsenal winger has admitted he initially feared he might never be the same player again after he suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace last December which kept him out of action until April.

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