Saka Sidelined for Weeks as Arsenal’s Injury Worries Grow

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for a further few weeks with the quadriceps problem he picked up in last month’s Champions League draw at Bayern Munich.

The news is a blow for the league leaders, who sit five points clear at the top after ten games, with Saka a key part of their attack.

There was further concern for Arsenal as Declan Rice left the England camp to undergo a medical assessment back at the club's training ground, although that was described as a precautionary measure rather than a fresh setback.

England feel the impact too

Saka's absence is also a headache for England boss Thomas Tuchel, whose side face Croatia on Thursday and Spain on Sunday, with Jobe Bellingham and Josh King called into the squad.

Depth will be tested

With the international break offering a fortnight to regroup, Arsenal will hope Saka returns soon after the restart — but for now their squad depth faces a serious examination.

Source: Punters Arms