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Bukayo Saka Expected to Recover Quickly After Ankle Knock Against Ipswich

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the injury is not serious, expressing confidence in Saka’s availability for the Champions League semi-final against PSG.

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Davis received a straight red card for scraping his foot down Saka’s ankle in the first half — Saka stayed on but had the area wrapped in ice after coming off in the second period

Overview

  • Bukayo Saka sustained an ankle knock during Arsenal's 4-0 Premier League win at Ipswich after a dangerous tackle by Leif Davis, who received a straight red card.
  • Mikel Arteta described the foul as dangerous but unintentional, with referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision upheld without VAR intervention.
  • Saka, who recently returned from a near four-month recovery following hamstring surgery, was substituted early in the second half and seen with an ice pack on his ankle.
  • Arteta reassured fans that Saka’s injury is not serious and expressed confidence in his fitness for the Champions League semi-final first leg against PSG on April 29.
  • Before his substitution, Saka delivered two crucial assists, setting up goals for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, underscoring his importance to Arsenal’s campaign.