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Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich.

By Sami Mokbel · BBC Sport

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:09 PM

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Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for six weeks to two months with a quadriceps injury.
Saka sustained the muscle injury during Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich.
Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Saka requires further MRI scans due to fluid around the affected area.

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Arsenal fear forward Bukayo Saka could miss at least six weeks, and potentially up to two months, after sustaining a quadriceps injury during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Saka faces further MRI scans following initial examinations, noting that fluid around the muscle has complicated an immediate diagnosis.

The 25-year-old will miss Arsenal's Premier League clash with Everton and is set to be sidelined for England's upcoming matches against Croatia and Spain. The setback follows a recurring run of fitness problems for Saka, who previously endured hamstring, Achilles, and hip injuries over recent campaigns.

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