Six Players Could Miss Liverpool vs Arsenal After Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard Injury Updates - Liverpool Echo
Arsenal face injury challenges with Bukayo Saka sidelined for weeks and Martin Odegaard doubtful, testing squad depth ahead of a key Premier League match against Liverpool.
- On Sunday, August 31, Mikel Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka will miss Arsenal's trip to Anfield, saying, `Bukayo is doing better, but he will be out for a few weeks...`
- This early title clash finds Arsenal Football Club and Liverpool Football Club both unbeaten with maximum points, while Arsenal have not won at Anfield, Liverpool since September 2012.
- On squad health, the manager added Martin Odegaard, Arsenal captain, has not trained this week but may play after a training session tomorrow, while Kai Havertz, Arsenal forward, had knee surgery Thursday; Arteta called it "very unfortunate."
- Arteta warned the squad may lack numbers as he could be missing seven players, raising stakes for Arsenal and Liverpool to maintain a 100% record at Anfield on August 31.
- Transfer talk continues as Arsenal signings Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, and Viktor Gyokeres aim to diversify attack, while interest in Alexander Isak may lead to major moves by Monday night.
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Mikel Arteta provides crucial update on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard's injury status
The Premier League 2025-26 season is set for one of its biggest games as Arsenal is set to take on Liverpool FC on August 31. The two sides will face off at Anfield in Liverpool, and the two English giants will be looking to put in their best performance ahead of the clash. It is worth noting that Arsenal will be going into the game with some injury problems, as star forward Bukayo Saka and midfielder Martin Odegaard both have been injured rece…
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