admin Bukayo Saka limped out in the first half of Arsenal’s UCL defeat to Lens. The winger was a doubt, having walked out of the 4-0 win over Bournemouth clash with injury. Head coach Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Saka’s injury.
Arsenal fans are worried about Bukayo Saka after their striker was injured in the first half of their 2-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to RC Lens.
Saka was a doubt for the game after limping off the pitch in the 4-0 win over Bournemouth and most fans feared he had started the game against a physically weak French side.
Gabriel Jesus assisted for the first goal and Adrien Thomasson responded for the home side before being replaced by Fabio Vieira following a substitution order.
A mistake from goalkeeper David Raya proved crucial in giving them the lead, before a brilliant strike from Elye Wahi condemned Arsenal to their first defeat of the season in all competitions.
Arteta provides update on Saka’s injury
Concerns have been raised over the 22-year-old’s workload, with fans calling for him to rest before games against Bournemouth or Lens RC.
Saka certainly appeared to be injured, but Arteta confirmed to TNT Football that this was not the case and provided further updates.
He couldn’t reveal how long the injury will keep him out of action, but TV2 Sport via Mirror UK said he told his broadcaster: “It’s not going well.” The Gunners host champions Manchester City and at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday Saka’s absence could be a huge blow as the availability of left-back Gabriel Martinelli is also uncertain.
Arsenal have not won against Pep Guardiola’s side in the league since 2015, having lost both home and away to their title rivals last season.
Bukayo Saka’s Sustainability Secrets
Sports Brief has revealed Bukayo Saka’s secret to staying fit, citing four key factors: his professionalism, his genetic advantage and upbringing, and the Nigerian diet.
The England international’s parents are Nigerian and his secrets include his mother’s homemade treat of jollof rice and plantains, which is his favorite dish.
