Overview
- Manager Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka will miss a few weeks with a new hamstring problem, which is in the opposite leg to his December tear and does not require surgery.
- Arteta called the situation a “big” concern and said the club will repeat imaging and investigate why the issue has returned.
- Captain Martin Ødegaard hurt his shoulder against Leeds, has not trained this week, and will be assessed late for Sunday’s trip to Liverpool.
- Kai Havertz underwent knee surgery after the season opener and is out for weeks, with the precise timeline unclear.
- Arsenal signed Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace following Havertz’s setback to bolster attacking options.