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Bukayo Saka injury ‘not good’ as Arsenal face nervous wait

Saka has not trained ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton…

By Jamie Braidwood · The Independent - Football

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 1:15 PM

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Mikel Arteta admitted early signs are 'not good' regarding Bukayo Saka's thigh injury suffered against Bayern Munich.
Saka did not train on Friday and underwent an additional MRI to determine the full extent of the issue.
The BBC reported Saka could be ruled out for six weeks to two months with the quadriceps problem.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that early signs regarding Bukayo Saka's thigh injury are "not good" after the forward was hurt in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich. Saka missed training on Friday ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton, with an MRI scheduled to determine the severity following significant fluid accumulation in the quadriceps.

The BBC reported that the 25-year-old could be sidelined for six weeks to two months, potentially missing key upcoming fixtures. In Saka's absence, and with Christos Tzolis also injured, attackers Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze are expected to carry greater offensive responsibility for Arsenal.

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Bukayo Saka injury ‘not good’ as Arsenal face nervous wait

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