Arsenal manager MikelArteta reiterated his concern over the injury to BukayoSaka, who stopped after ten minutes of play in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The English striker's left corner suffered damage to his quadriceps, with an accumulation of fluid in the area which made it difficult to assess the extent of the trauma. Arteta said the situation "doesn't look good at all" and announced the player will have to remain injured for at least six weeks, plus a month of recovery.
In the press conference held ahead of the match against Everton, Arteta explained that Saka underwent another MRI the same afternoon. The test confirmed the presence of fluid in the muscles, but did not yet clarify the extent of the damage. “We will probably know more tomorrow,” he added, underlining the need for further tests and specialist opinions before a definitive assessment can be made.
The coach highlighted that when a player has to leave the pitch and struggles to walk without pain, the signs are not positive. “We are very patient to be able to give a definitive assessment, and then we will let you know,” he concluded, leaving open the prospect of a long period of absence for Saka. The absence of the young talent could influence the composition of the team in the next Champions League and Premier League matches, but the coach maintained a cautionary tone, inviting fans to wait for further clarifications.