Overview
- Saka pulled up with a thigh/quadriceps problem early in Arsenal’s Champions League draw with Bayern and was substituted for Eberechi Eze, who later scored.
- Manager Mikel Arteta said the medical staff are concerned, that Saka has not trained since the match, and that another scan is scheduled in about a week to ten days.
- Early assessments reported by multiple outlets suggest a likely layoff measured in weeks, with some estimates of six to eight weeks while the case remains subject to MRI and specialist review.
- Saka missed Arsenal’s subsequent 2-0 win over Everton and his absence has pushed Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze into starting roles as the club manages limited attacking options.
- The setback compounds worries about Saka’s recurring soft-tissue issues and could affect England selection for upcoming Nations League fixtures if scans confirm a prolonged absence.