” Saka is expected to prove to be on the same level as Kylian Muppe and Winicius Junior

The injury to Sakas' stipulation was undoubtedly the single biggest factor in the fall of Arsenal's chances in three competitions since the beginning of the year, but he has returned to action feeling of “refreshed” mentally, while his body has also had a chance to recover from the severity of playing so many high-intensity matches during the previous five seasons, writes Standard.co.ukFollow Periscope.

Mikel Arteta believes that Saka has the rare stability of the type of best player who is rarely subject to injury, such as Lionel Messi, but there have been periods over the last two years where it felt as if 23-year-old was walking away from the games in an alarming manner.

The question now is whether a renovated Saka can give Arsenal an advantage in the only competition where their chances of winning silver remain alive, the Champions League, starting with Tuesday's first quarterfinal match at home against Real Madrid.

Saka has been set to take its first start since December against carriers, and the game feels like a great opportunity to show it is an even better place after injury, especially with Reali facing a dilemma on the left arm.

Ferland Mendy has remained out of the field since the last 1/16 against Atletico Madrid on March 12th with a problem of his own, while his possible replacement David Alabama, 32, has barely played this season and never on his left. Fran Garcia is also in the race, but has only played one time in the League Champions this season.

If Saka can be decided quickly, he must be sure that there will be an individual advantage over anyone that Carlo Anceplotti chooses on his side, although it is, of course, the collective atmosphere and Real's story in this competition that will be the biggest barrier of Arsenal in the draw.

Saka has spoken of the desire to imitate Thierry Henry, who scored the only goal in Arsenal's 1-0 victory the last time these teams met at 1/16 in 2006, but also says he wants to write his “ ”.

Of course there is a feeling that this may be a defining night for the star of Arsenal and a chance to be placed among the best players of attack on the planet, in the same group as Winnicius Junior Real, who will operate on the same side in the field.

Declan Rice did not hesitate last week in describing his teammate Yamine Lamal and perhaps another Reale player, Rodrygo ) and Saka said himself he would never think of Winncius or Kylian Mbahe as “a level above”.

Saka, however, has not yet had the opportunity to prove this, nor to put itself in the race for Golden Ball -- a goal he spoke of openly Monday.

While Winnitius has already played and won two finals of the Champions League, Saka acknowledged yesterday that Reali's visit was the biggest “match with Arsenal's fanfare” to date.

Its upgrade at the club level so far has been limited to domestic football and two straight-up matches at the League Champions last season.

While Arsenal looked like a team that was still learning about their return to the Champions League during the past season, Saka immediately found its level.

He was devastating in the group phase, marking in all three games of groups at home, and also found the net in the 1/16st match against Bayern Munichu.

It was equally influential this season, marking four times in the initial phase, while Arthur's team did a slight new format before P passed. SV Eindhoven was unfortunate in 1/16 without him.

There is no doubt that Saka is a great player who rises in the most important cases and seems to be growing under pressure. This has been evident in his presentations on the grand tours of England and the difficult Arsenal meetings with Manchester City and Livepool at Premier League.

Draw him with Real offers the opportunity to prove his major game credentials on the biggest stage of all.

Given the status of Real in competition, their ability to bring victory from missing presentations will require something special to break the spell and eliminate them on two feet.

If Saka could be the giver of that spell to Arsenal, it would potentially change his position in Europe, putting it on a level with Mbps and Winnicius in everybody's thoughts. /Periscope