Arsenal fears over Bukayo Saka injury confirmed as update from England camp surfaces

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Arsenal are waiting to learn the extent of Bukayo Saka’s injury after the winger was substituted on international duty.

The international breaks have not treated Mikel Arteta well this season, as injury concerns have hit the Arsenal squad. 

In the September break, captain Martin Odegaard suffered an ankle injury, with Riccardo Calafiori also being the subject of a scare. 

Fast forward to now and the Gunners have another situation to deal with, as Saka was hurt during England’s defeat to Greece at Wembley. 

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Bukayo Saka withdraws from England squad with injury

All associated with Arsenal watched with great anxiety as Saka hobbled off in the 51st minute during England’s loss.

The winger was seen to clutch his hamstring, sparking fear back in North London over the severity of the blow.

Now, an update on the forward’s next steps has been provided, as the England camp confirmed that the 23-year-old has withdrawn from the squad.

A statement from the Three Lions read that Saka ‘has returned to Arsenal for further assessment’, ruling him out of the upcoming fixture against Finland.

It’s a concerning update from the England camp from an Arsenal point of view, as the winger is not deemed to be fit enough to continue on international duty.

Arsenal will closely monitor Saka

If there’s one player that Arteta would not like to lose to injury right now, it’s Saka.

The Hale End product has been phenomenal so far this campaign, contributing heavily to Arsenal’s goals, already recording two goals and seven assists in the Premier League. 

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There are very few in Europe performing at Saka’s level at this moment, making his injury scare all the more concerning for the Gunners.

It’s not all doom and gloom however, as the forward’s withdrawal plays into Arsenal’s favour, being able to protect the Englishman in preparation for when the domestic schedule resumes.

Still, Arteta will not be happy with the latest injury news surrounding his squad, with the manager suffering another blow at the hands of international football.