Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expresses concern over Bukayo Saka's quadriceps injury

OPA WIRE, Oct 21 (OPA) — Bukayo Saka was substituted in the 10th minute of Tuesday’s Champions League match at the Allianz Arena after suffering a quadriceps injury while attempting a pass. The 25-year-old winger required immediate medical attention before being replaced by Eberechi Eze, who subsequently scored the opening goal for the Gunners.

"They are a bit concerned. A player who has to come off with a really sharp pain is never good news but we have to wait and see," Arteta told TNT Sports following the draw. While the club awaits further medical assessment, the injury marks another setback for the forward, who has navigated a series of fitness challenges, including a significant hamstring surgery in December 2024 that sidelined him for 101 days.

Saka’s injury history includes an Achilles issue from March 2023 and various hip and hamstring problems throughout the 2024-25 season. Despite these interruptions, he remains a central figure in Arsenal's tactical setup, having made 49 appearances during the club's recent Premier League title-winning campaign. The winger has recorded four goals in 11 appearances across all competitions this term.

Arteta expressed satisfaction with the squad's depth, noting the contributions of Eze and Noni Madueke in the wake of the substitution. Arsenal retains several attacking options, including summer signing Christos Tzolis and 16-year-old Max Dowman, as the team prepares for the remainder of the season. The club has not yet provided a definitive timeline for Saka's return to training.