Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits he still doesn’t know if Bukayo Saka will be able to play against Manchester City at the weekend. After being injured again in a European game.
Saka was injured again in Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League group stage second match, losing 1-2 to Lens on Tuesday. He was substituted at the end of the first half with Fabio Vieira coming onto the field instead UFABET
Originally, the English winger already had injury problems from the Premier League game. That drew 2-2 with Spurs and was injured again in the 4-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend.
Arteta said of his team’s condition: “He tried to hit his heels in the first half. and feel something It is a symptom of the muscles. And didn’t feel good about continuing to play So we replaced him.”
“His condition doesn’t look good. We don’t know much more than that. But it was enough to not let him continue playing. And it creates anxiety for us.
Asked if he would be able to play in Sunday’s crucial Premier League game against Manchester City. Arteta replied: “I can’t tell you anything. I don’t know.”
Saka has played 87 consecutive Premier League games, which is a club record. And he has also been named in the latest England squad.
Arteta revealed he has informed Gareth Southgate how Saka’s recovery is progressing as the sides try to make the best decision. For their team.