SOCKING NEWS: Saka made a fearful statement that he will not be
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka picked up a knock during Sunday’s North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur, forcing him off during the final moments of the match
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is still questionable with an injury before of this weekend’s Premier League match against Bournemouth. The Hale End academy alumnus hobbled off the field during the North London Derby last weekend against Tottenham Hotspur after being kicked multiple times and obviously feeling some pain.
Mikel Arteta stated this prior to the Gunners’ Carabao Cup third-round victory over Brentford: “He [Saka] was limping fairly badly after the match. We had to remove him from the area.
“He hasn’t been able to participate in the session,” he continued. The Arsenal manager was asked if Saka may play against Bournemouth, and he responded, “It’s possible, yes (he could miss Bournemouth).”
Concerns about the 22-year-old playing football for Arsenal for the second straight game growing.Below, london has compiled all of the information that has been published regarding Saka’s current fitness level.
Secretive post suggests a return to injuries
Bukayo Saka left a mysterious Instagram message as Arsenal waited in vain for word on his health before the Premier League match against Bournemouth. Last weekend’s North London Derby saw the England international walk off against Tottenham, raising concerns that he would miss several weeks of action.
Saka has now posted a picture of himself inside a gym on his Instagram story – suggesting he is actively working on his fitness ahead of the trip to Bournemouth this weekend. It’s unclear whether the England international is doing recovery work or is fully fit and ready to return to training.
Arteta admits Bournemouth doubt
Saka is a doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League fixture against Bournemouth this weekend, Arteta has confirmed. Speaking ahead of the Gunners’ Carabao Cup third-round tie against Brentford Arteta said: “He was limping quite badly after the match.
“We had to get him off the field. He hasn’t been able to participate in the session.
“It’s a possibility (he could miss Bournemouth).”