Arsenal Forward Bukayo Saka Forced Off Early with Apparent Leg Injury Against Bayern Munich
- On Wednesday, Oct 21, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka suffered an apparent thigh injury just 10 minutes into the UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich, forcing an early substitution.
- Eberechi Eze immediately replaced the limping Saka after he departed the field dejected, having started on the bench following his loss of position to Noni Madueke after a Nottingham Forest winner last weekend.
- Shortly after entering, Eze fired the opening goal into the far corner at the Allianz Arena, with VAR confirming the strike to put Arsenal 1-0 ahead against Bayern.
- Manager Mikel Arteta is already managing a selection headache on the wing given Christos Tzolis's absence, and now faces potential concerns if Saka is ruled out for an extended period.
- The 25-year-old has struggled with fitness throughout his career; Saka previously missed over 20 games in 2025 due to hamstring issues and dealt with an Achilles problem last season.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] "He left the pitch feeling a sharp pain." Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed concern over the injury of starting winger Bukayo Saka after the 2-2 draw following a high-scoring away match against Bayern Munich (Germany) in the third phase of the UEFA Champions League on the 22nd (Korean time). Saka started the match but was substituted early, just 10 minutes into the game. The 25-year-old Saka is at Munich
"Doesn't look good" - Arteta gives worrying update on injured Arsenal star
Arsena played out an exciting draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions tonight, but lost a key player in the process. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Arsenal drew 2-2 […]
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France24Arsenal 'concerned' about Saka injury, says Arteta
Saka, Arsenal's joint top goalscorer this season alongside Victor Gyokeres, went off early after falling to the turf grabbing his thigh and was replaced by Eberechi Eze. Eze scored Arsenal's opener and Declan Rice scored late to clinch a draw for last season's runners up after an Alphonso Davies goal and a Harry Kane penalty for the hosts. Arteta said Saka's injury was as yet unclear, but told reporters the club's medical staff were worried. "…
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