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Arteta concerned over Saka’s durability as forward faces possible six-week absence

Arteta: ‘We need to understand how to manage his load’ Max Dowman could play against Everton on Saturday Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over Bukayo Saka’s robustness after a series of injuries to the forward in the past year and…

By Ed Aarons · The Guardian

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:44 PM

Key Things to Know

Bukayo Saka faces a potential six-week absence with a thigh injury sustained against Bayern Munich.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voiced concerns over Saka's physical durability following 11 injuries since September 2023.
Saka is confirmed to miss Arsenal's upcoming Premier League match against Everton.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern regarding Bukayo Saka's durability after the 25-year-old forward suffered a thigh injury against Bayern Munich. Saka limped off during the 2-2 Champions League draw and will miss Saturday's match against Everton. Arsenal fears the player may have sustained a grade-two tear that could sideline him for up to six weeks pending the results of an MRI scan.

Saka has suffered 11 different injuries since September 2023, prompting Arteta to emphasize the need to carefully manage his physical workload amid fixture congestion. With Saka sidelined, 16-year-old Max Dowman is expected to receive playing time against Everton on Saturday.

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Arteta concerned over Saka’s durability as forward faces possible six-week absence

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