Bukayo Saka limped off during Arsenal’s match against Tottenham, sparking concern among fans ahead of their crucial game against Manchester City this weekend.
Saka was in fine form, providing the assist for Gabriel Magalhães’ winning goal. However, after contributing both in attack and defence and taking several knocks, he was unable to finish the match and requested to be substituted late in the game.
His decision to come off has left Arsenal supporters worried about his fitness, especially with the possibility that Martin Odegaard could also miss the City clash. Arsenal will want Saka to be available from the start.
According to Standard Sport, Saka’s injury is not as serious as initially feared, and Arsenal is now confident he will be fit to face City.
While the Gunners have a midweek Champions League fixture, most fans are eagerly focused on the showdown with City. If Arsenal can win, they will move to the top of the league, a prospect that has the fanbase excited.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Saka is a crucial man for us, and we hope he plays, but even if he doesn’t, we can still earn a result in that fixture.
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For the first time in many moons Arsenal won’t panic when Saka get’s a knack.
Say what you want to say about Sterling, but you don’t win four premier league titles, become one of the most used players under Pep Guarrdiola as a manager, and gain 82 caps for been a poor player.
He is believed to be seen in training cutting inside from both left and right side of the pitch, from his short cameo at three points lane, it seems he’s here to play Wenger ball
Not too concerned about the possibility of Saka having a small injury but am worried about Ødegaard. There’s a couple of theories kicking around his ankle injury is far worse than we are being told. Perhaps it’s all conspiracy theory but a couple of sites have mentioned the team photo released yesterday with a ball strategically placed in front of Ødegaard’s left foot which could mean he can’t get a boot on? Sounds like he’s out for the City game but big question is, how long is he out for and will Nwaneri be deputising?
Tough game ahead for the team, but Arsenal has shown fearlessness and determination. They head to the Etihad with one goal: to perform and achieve positive results.
The game against Atlanta in the CL tonight is also very important. It will be interesting to see if Arteta starts Saka from the beginning or brings him on as a sub, provided he is match fit. Hopefully, Saka can start against City.
Rest Saka and give the start to Sterling; isn’t it reasons like this we took him on loan?
I’m not so worried about the wings with Saka, Martinelli, Trossard, and now Sterling.
More concerned about striker, and cover for Havertz. Jesus is a poor replacement, as Havertz scores and assists almost regularly, while Jesus can’t seem to put the ball in goal.
The good news is that both Saka and Calafiori both trained today.
I remember a pundit (cant recall his name) say you will see Saka limping ar the end of a game and see him play the next. I’ll take the compliment! regardless we have capable back up for him now.