“Is Bukayo Saka Ready to Face Liverpool? Latest Injury Update Will Leave Fans Guessing!
Bukayo Saka Injury Update: Arsenal’s Star Winger Doubtful for Liverpool Clash
Bukayo Saka picked up an injury during the October international break while playing for England, causing him to miss Arsenal’s last two matches as he recovers. Mikel Arteta has now provided an update on his fitness ahead of this weekend’s challenging fixture against Liverpool.
Arsenal faces a significant test of their Premier League title aspirations this Sunday, hosting an in-form Liverpool without several key players. The absence of William Saliba, who is suspended after receiving a red card against Bournemouth, is particularly notable. Additionally, captain Martin Ødegaard is unavailable, and the team is grappling with a crisis in the full-back position.
Saka has been crucial in filling the creative gap left by Ødegaard in recent weeks, but he is now a major doubt for the Liverpool match after missing the last two games due to injury.
What Injury Does Bukayo Saka Have?
During the September international break, Ødegaard was sidelined, and the October break saw Saka injured as well. The winger suffered a hamstring injury in England’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Greece in the UEFA Nations League, playing just 51 minutes before being substituted.
Saka missed England’s following match against Finland and returned to Arsenal earlier than anticipated, hoping to be fit for the clash against Bournemouth last weekend. However, he was unable to participate in the 2-0 loss at the Vitality Stadium and also missed Arsenal’s midweek victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
When Will Bukayo Saka Return from Injury?
Arteta stated, “We’re going to do our very best to have them [Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, and Saka] available, but it’s very uncertain.” Saka has a strong injury record, often managing to recover quickly even after taking heavy hits from defenders. Although he may miss this weekend’s match, Arteta’s comments indicate he is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period.
How Can Arsenal Replace Bukayo Saka?
Arsenal has several options to replace Saka, though few players can replicate his unique style and speed. Raheem Sterling, who started last weekend’s match against Bournemouth, was substituted after just 37 minutes due to tactical adjustments following Saliba’s red card. Given his slow start at Arsenal, it seems unlikely he will start against Liverpool.
Gabriel Jesus played in midweek against Shakhtar and had a decent performance. Although he has played as a right winger during his time at Manchester City, he is currently out of form, having not scored for Arsenal in competitive matches since January, despite previously netting six goals against Liverpool.
Another option could be Leandro Trossard, who has shown versatility playing as a winger, midfielder, and false nine. He may be deployed on the right side of the front three against Liverpool, providing additional tactical flexibility.
