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Verri, M. (2026, October 21). Arsenal dealt new injury scare as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bukayo-saka-arsenal-fc-injury-b1301831.html
Verri, Matt. “Arsenal dealt new injury scare as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich.” Evening Standard, 21 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bukayo-saka-arsenal-fc-injury-b1301831.html.
Verri, Matt. “Arsenal dealt new injury scare as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich.” Evening Standard, October 21, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bukayo-saka-arsenal-fc-injury-b1301831.html.
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Bukayo Saka was forced off in the 10th minute of Arsenal's Champions League match against Bayern Munich on October 21 due to a quadriceps injury. The England forward appeared to clutch his left leg sharply after passing the ball, leading to concerns over his fitness. Replaced by Eberechi Eze, initial assessments suggest Saka could be out for up to eight weeks, impacting Arsenal's upcoming matches against Everton, Liverpool, and several high-profile fixtures before Christmas.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Saka will undergo an MRI scan on Friday to determine the extent of the injury. With Christos Tzolis also sidelined with a hamstring issue, Arteta faces significant challenges in managing his squad's workload and fitness throughout this demanding period. If Saka is indeed out for eight weeks, he would miss crucial matches against Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Real Madrid before returning potentially against Manchester United on December 20.
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