BUKAYO SAKA is a major doubt for Arsenal’s clash with Bournemouth on Saturday.
The England winger was seen limping off the pitch after the North London derby.
Mikel Arteta has now hinted that Saka could be out of his side’s next Premier League match as the Gunners are handed another injury blow.
Declan Rice was taken off at half-time against Tottenham on Sunday and was seen with his leg strapped up on the bench.
The summer signing is understood to have been unable to train since due to a back injury.
Arteta has spoken of his doubts over Saka’s fitness ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Brentford.
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“He was limping quite badly after the match,” he explained at his pre-match press conference.
“We had to get him off the field. He hasn’t been able to participate in the session. It’s a possibility (that he could miss playing Bournemouth).”
Saka could also miss next week’s Champions League trip to France to face Lens.
Arsenal are also set to host Manchester City in the league before the October international break.
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Arteta withdrew Saka during stoppage time against Spurs, replacing him with Emile Smith Rowe in the 97th minute.
The 22-year-old was on the scoresheet earlier in the match, taking his goal tally for the season to four in eight matches across all competitions.
As for Rice, Arteta added: “He has not trained yet. He could not carry on in the game. Hopefully it is not something big.
“We are confident (it is not serious, but) he is still uncomfortable. Hopefully it will progress in the next few days.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
