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Arsenal almost had another injury scare before Bukayo Saka went off against Bayern Munich

Arsenal have had their fair share of injury bad luck this season, and some of it has come in the strangest circumstances. After the win…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Arsenal almost had another injury scare before Bukayo Saka went off against Bayern Munich
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal avoided a pre-match injury when Ben White accidentally stepped on Max Dowman's foot during warm-ups.
  • Dowman recovered quickly from the knock and finished preparations, though neither player featured in the match.
  • Bukayo Saka later suffered a quad injury inside the opening 10 minutes of the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal experienced a pre-match injury scare when defender Ben White accidentally stepped on 16-year-old winger Max Dowman's foot during warm-ups at the Allianz Arena. The incident occurred before Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, leaving Dowman temporarily hopping in pain before recovering.

The scare came ahead of Bukayo Saka suffering a quad injury inside the first 10 minutes of the match. Arsenal already face several absences, including Christos Tzolis, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, and William Saliba, leaving manager Mikel Arteta with thin squad depth.

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