LATEST NEWS: A new theory about Bukayo Saka’s injury at Arsenal has surfaced, providing Mikel Arteta with a positive update.
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are facing an anxious wait regarding Bukayo Saka’s condition after the player appeared to suffer a hamstring injury while on duty for England. Saka, who is 23, was substituted for Noni Madueke shortly after Greece netted the first goal of the match, raising concerns at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
In recent weeks, the Gunners have already been hit with injuries to key players like Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Ben White, and Saka may now be the latest to join that list. Due to the injury issues affecting the squad, only a few of Arsenal’s stars have participated in international matches, with Kai Havertz and Thomas Partey staying behind at London Colney.
Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori have both left England for international duty and faced each other in Italy’s match against Belgium. In addition, Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Ethan Nwaneri have also been representing their countries, with Magalhaes and Nwaneri enjoying particularly successful performances in their recent outings.
As a result, football.london has reviewed some of the significant Arsenal-related news during the international break before the team’s upcoming match against Bournemouth.
Saka Injury Theory: Arsenal fans are hopeful that one specific theory regarding Bukayo Saka’s injury proves to be accurate, as it would indicate that he could be fit in time to play against Bournemouth. Over the past year, Saka has been seen limping off the pitch on multiple occasions but has still managed to be in the starting lineup for Arsenal in the next match.
Earlier in the season, Saka hobbled off in a game against Tottenham but was fit to start just a few days later against Bolton. With this pattern in mind, some fans believe that his latest knock might not be serious, and there is speculation that this could be a tactical decision to allow him to return to Arsenal earlier than expected.
Nwaneri Shines: On Wednesday evening, Ethan Nwaneri made his mark by scoring a goal while playing for England’s under-19s in a friendly against Portugal.
The 17-year-old has been making waves at Arsenal this season, having already appeared in several Premier League matches and scored twice against Bolton in the Carabao Cup. Nwaneri’s progress continues at the international level as well, where he captained England’s under-19 side and found the net, though the team ultimately lost to Portugal.