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Mikel Arteta Slams Arsenal’s ‘Terrible’ Schedule After Everton Win as Bukayo Saka Faces up to 12 Games Out
Mikel Arteta said the winger needs more scans after leaving the Bayern Munich draw with a quad problem, and reports suggest a six-week absence.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Bukayo Saka will miss Saturday's home match against Everton at Emirates Stadium due to a thigh injury sustained in midweek.
- Saka was forced from the pitch just 10 minutes into Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich after pulling up with the issue during play.
- Arteta stated, "I think it will be weeks," regarding recovery time, while criticizing Arsenal's schedule of three games in six days as unsustainable for player welfare.
- Despite the absences, Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, moving level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City.
- Arsenal face a League Cup trip to Fleetwood Town on Tuesday before traveling to Liverpool for a Premier League fixture on November 1 amid ongoing injury concerns.
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Mikel Arteta slams Arsenal’s ‘terrible’ schedule after Everton win as Bukayo Saka faces up to 12 games out
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has slammed the Premier League schedule following a 2-0 victory over Everton, while providing a concerning injury update on Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori.
·Charlotte, United States
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Viktor Gyökeres has had little playing time this season. But in Arsenal's match with Everton, the Swede will start – for the first time in the league this season.
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Arsenal Fear Bukayo Saka Injury Could Be Worse Than First Feared
Arsenal could be about to lose one of their most important players for a significant stretch of the season. Bukayo Saka will miss Saturday’s Premier League match against Everton after suffering a thigh injury against Bayern Munich, and the early signs have left Mikel Arteta concerned that the problem could be more serious than first […]
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