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Arsenal Forward Bukayo Saka Forced Off Early with Apparent Leg Injury Against Bayern Munich

Arteta said Arsenal are concerned after Saka left early with a quadriceps injury and the club will wait for scans to determine the severity.

  • On Tuesday, Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta saw his side suffer a fourth-round exit from the Carabao Cup, losing on penalties to League Two side Fleetwood Town after a 1-1 draw.
  • A triple injury blow forced Arteta to rotate his squad for the defeat, as Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Riccardo Calafiori missed the match due to fitness issues.
  • Teenager Max Dowman's red card suspension further depletes the squad, compounding existing long-term injuries to Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Christos Tzolis.
  • Regrouping for Sunday's massive trip to Anfield to face Liverpool, Arteta faces a race against time to patch up his squad before the Premier League showdown.
  • Arsenal currently sit level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, positioning the team to maintain their winning league run despite recent setbacks.
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Christos Tzolis is doing everything in his power to be "present" in Arsenal's away match against Liverpool. Christos Tzolis has been on the "pitches" for a few weeks now. His injury was destined to affect Arsenal's offensive operation and the image of the English champions in general. Something that was clearly evident in several matches. Even in the one against Fleetwood for the Carabao Cup. However, the moment of his return seems to be very cl…

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The England international suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Bayern Munich.

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The football club Arsenal will not be able to count on one of the main backbones of the team, Bukaya Saka, for at least six weeks due to the quadriceps injury that the English representative suffered during the duel with Bayern Munich in the Champions League, BBC reports.

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