Arsenal winger Bugayo Saka is reportedly optimistic about his chances of being fit for this weekend's Premier League clash with Bournemouth despite a recent injury scare.
Arsenal wing Bugayo Saka He is said to be optimistic about his chances of being fit for Saturday's Premier League clash Bournemouth Although Fear of an injury On international duty.
The England striker left the pitch in the second half on Thursday with a suspected hamstring problem 2-1 UEFA Nations League loss to Greece For Greece, he was holding the back of his leg as he jumped.
The colleague was then sent home from the England camp For further evaluation, thus sit out 3-1 win against Finland Sunday, though interim boss Lee Carsley He confirmed he was close to making the cut.
“Bugayo would have been close, but it's unfair to take a risk with him,” Carsley told a press conference. “He's a positive person and I expect him to be fine.”
now, Athletic Saga are reportedly confident of their chances of being ready for Saturday evening's trip to Bournemouth. Michael Arteta Breathing a little easier after several international break-related injury scares.
Saga was assessed by Arsenal doctors before the Bournemouth clash
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The 23-year-old hopes to be able to feature at the Vitality Stadium this weekend, as he is still being assessed by the medical staff and no firm decision has yet been made on his involvement.
Having Saga would be a huge boost for Arteta, who has seen the Hale End graduate return to form this season. Martin Odegaard And marginalized.
Saka has scored 10 goals directly in as many games this season – three of his own and seven assisted – and has set up a goal in six of his seven Premier League appearances so far this campaign.
No player has more assists in the division than Saga's seven, and the 23-year-old scored one goal of his own and set up another. 3-1 win over Southampton Before the October break.
While drawing the joint-fifth-most fouls of any player in the 2023-24 Premier League season – despite often receiving rough treatment from opponents – Saga has missed just 15 matches for club and country through injury or illness.
Could any other Arsenal players return for the Bournemouth clash?
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Saga is not expected to be the only Arsenal player to brush off concerns during the trip to the Vitality Stadium, as the Gunners keep their fingers crossed. Kai Howards And Thomas Party Both are also available.
Haywards pulled out of the Germany squad with a knee problemThe Ghanaian midfielder was kicked out of his national team camp due to partying Unspecified 'medical problems'But neither man is considered to be in serious danger of missing out this weekend.
however, Arsenal have been given a new scare is over Gabriel Martinelliwho is evaluated for a calf injury by Brazil's medical staff, and Captain Odegard is said to have suffered a setback He recovered from an ankle problem.
Kieran Tierney, Ben White, Jurian tree And Oleksandr Zinchenko And are working their way back from trouble, and it's unclear whether any of them will be available for the meeting with Bournemouth.
Arsenal enter their third international break Premier League TableManchester City are level on 17 points and adrift of current leaders Liverpool, who they face on October 27.
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