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Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months with quadriceps injury
Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with a quadriceps injury sustained during Wednesday's Champions League group game against Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old was substituted early in the 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena after struggling to walk without pain. Club medics estimate a minimum absence of six weeks, but fluid around the affected muscle has made diagnosis difficult. Saka will undergo an MRI scan on Friday to better assess the problem. If the worst-case scenario materialises, he will miss key Premier League fixtures, including Saturday's home match against Everton, where Arsenal aim to close a three-point gap on leaders Manchester City. He will also miss England's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Head coach Mikel Arteta urged patience, stating that specialists need more scans to provide a definitive assessment. This injury is a significant blow for Arsenal, who struggled to sign a replacement forward this summer. Saka has faced fitness issues recently, including an Achilles injury and hamstring surgery, which have affected his availability over the past year.
The Transfer Siren · 23 October 2026
Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with a quadriceps injury sustained during Wednesday's Champions League group game against Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old was substituted early in the 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena after struggling to walk without pain. Club medics estimate a minimum absence of six weeks, but fluid around the affected muscle has made diagnosis difficult. Saka will undergo an MRI scan on Friday to better assess the problem. If the worst-case scenario materialises, he will miss key Premier League fixtures, including Saturday's home match against Everton, where Arsenal aim to close a three-point gap on leaders Manchester City. He will also miss England's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Head coach Mikel Arteta urged patience, stating that specialists need more scans to provide a definitive assessment. This injury is a significant blow for Arsenal, who struggled to sign a replacement forward this summer. Saka has faced fitness issues recently, including an Achilles injury and hamstring surgery, which have affected his availability over the past year.
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