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Bukayo Saka’s first goal in the 2025/26 Premier League was tempered by an issue the England international suffered during Arsenal’s 5-0 home win over Leeds United on August 23.
Forward Saka was replaced by Leandro Trossard after 53 minutes, with manager Mikel Arteta voicing concerns over the potential diagnosis for his key creative player.
Arteta also said Martin Odegaard had suffered a shoulder problem after the captain was replaced by Ethan Nwaneri in the 38th minute.
Saka, who missed three months of last season with a hamstring injury, could return for the visit of Manchester City on Sunday.
Speaking on Friday, Arteta said Saka, Odegaard and defender Ben White had taken part in modified sessions and their availability would not become clear until training on Saturday.
The reaction at the club to the initial injury timescale of four weeks for Saka was one of “particular relief”, according to BBC Sport, who pointed out that Arsenal have been better placed to temporarily replace him because they have signed Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze.
Trossard, Brazil international Gabriel Martinelli, Nwaneri and impressive 15-year-old newcomer Max Dowman are also among Arteta’s attacking options.
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