Bukayo Saka (7 England) looks on during the UEFA Nations League League B, Group 2 match between England and Greece at Wembley Stadium in London, En… Arsenal have had very little luck when it comes to injury problems during International breaks, and may have been handed a huge blow....For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
Captain Martin Odegaard picked up a serious ankle injury during the September break whilst playing for Norway, which severely limited Mikel Arteta’s options in midfield.
Bukayo Saka stepped up to fill the creative void left by Odegaard, and he now leads the Premier League for assists.
Saka has been outstanding all season, but Arsenal’s worst fears may have come true as he played in England’s 2-1 home defeat to Greece in the Nations League.
The winger picked up a knock during the game, which was obvious to those watching, but he continued to play until he was forced off, and was worryingly holding his hamstring.
England manager Lee Carsley has now spoken about his injury, and he has admitted that he could see the problem building up throughout the game.
Bukayo Saka of England looks dejected as he leaves the pitch with an injury during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between …
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Lee Carsley gives Bukayo Saka injury update after England defeat
Speaking after the game at Wembley, Carsley claimed that whilst the extent of Saka’s injury is not yet known, it became clear that there was a problem after Greece opened the scoring in the 49th minute.
“He’s being assessed,” Carsley revealed.
“Obviously in the build-up to the first goal, you could see he felt something in his leg.”
Saka went down and appeared to have a complaint about his hamstring, and was withdrawn for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke in the 52nd minute.
Arteta will now hope that Saka returns to Arsenal before England’s next match against Finland on October 13 and that his injury is nothing serious.
Bukayo Saka joins Arsenal injury list
If Saka is set for a spell on the sidelines, Arsenal will be without two crucial players as he joins Odegaard on the injury list.
Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz both pulled out of International duty with suspected issues, but it is anticipated that both will be fit to return for Arsenal.
Kieran Tierney is still sidelined, but Takehiro Tomiyasu made his return against Southampton just before the break, whilst Ben White and Jurrien Timber could return soon after missing the squad in the victory over the Saints. Arsenal are still unbeaten in all competitions despite having to deal with these injury issues, but losing Saka could be a blow too big to handle for Arteta’s side, with a heavy schedule coming up in the next few weeks....For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶▶
