Mikel Arteta Provides Bukayo Saka Update After Limping Off During the Match Against Spurs.

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, but the win came with a significant concern. Bukayo Saka, one of Arsenal’s standout players, limped off the pitch in the closing stages of the match, raising fears about his fitness ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures.

Saka, who had been instrumental throughout the game, providing the assist for Gabriel Magalhaes’ decisive header, went down in the 86th minute. Despite receiving immediate treatment from the club’s medical staff, he was unable to continue and was replaced by 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri.

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Speaking after the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on Saka’s condition. “Suddenly he went down and said he couldn’t continue, so we had to take him off,” Arteta explained. “I don’t know exactly what it is, but he could not continue”.

This statement has left fans anxious about Saka’s availability for Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures, including their UEFA Champions League opener against Atalanta.

Saka’s potential absence adds to Arsenal’s growing list of injury concerns. The Gunners were already without key players such as Martin Odegaard, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, Mikel Merino, who was injured in his first training session with the club, and Riccardo Calafiori who also sustained a calf injury during the international game against France.

Arsenal’s victory over Tottenham was their third win in four Premier League matches this season, maintaining their unbeaten start. However, the potential loss of Saka could be a significant blow as they prepare for a challenging week ahead. Arteta and the medical team will be closely monitoring Saka’s condition, hoping for a swift recovery for the young star.

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