Arsenal faced a setback in their recent UEFA Champions League match against Lens, not just in terms of the scoreline but also due to an injury to their key player, Bukayo Saka. The young winger had to be substituted in the 34th minute after sustaining a muscular injury during the game, forcing coach Mikel Arteta to bring in Fábio Vieira. Arsenal eventually lost the match 2-1.
Speaking about Saka’s injury after the game, Arteta expressed his concern: ‘He tried to backheel a ball in the first half. He felt something. It was muscular. He was uncomfortable and we had to take him off. We don’t know anything more than that. It was big enough not to allow him to play the rest of the game, and that is a worry for us.’
When asked about Saka’s availability for the upcoming crucial fixture against Manchester City, Arteta admitted uncertainty: ‘I haven’t a clue. I don’t know.’ Saka’s absence could pose a challenge for Arsenal, considering his impressive performance this season with five goals and four assists in nine games across all competitions.
The match against Manchester City is scheduled at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m., and Saka’s fitness remains a point of concern for the Arsenal team.”
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