Affected in the hamstring during the international break, Bukayo Saka does not yet know when he will return. Victim of a minor injury during England’s defeat against Greece (2-1), he did not participate in the following two matches, with the Three Lions against Finland, then with Arsenal this weekend. end against Bournemouth. In his absence, the Gunners suffered their first defeat of the season against the Cherries (2-0).
“We tried in the last few days, but he didn’t have the right feeling” explained Mikel Arteta, detailing that his player’s recovery was going well but that no risks would be taken with the London nugget. If nothing is certain regarding his presence against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League this Tuesday, Saka could make his return to the field next weekend during the clash against Liverpool.