Arsenal are going through a nervous wait on Bukayo Saka’s health after the winger limped out of England’s defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday night time.
The Gunners ahead was changed within the 51st minute by Chelsea winger Noni Madueke after he went down on the turf following Greece’s opening aim . The 23-year-old had initially pulled up when making an attempt to ship a cross.
Saka was holding his proper hamstring in discomfort, though the precise nature of his harm isn’t but identified. So is he now a doubt for Arsenal ‘s subsequent league match?
Will Bukayo Saka be match to play in opposition to Bournemouth?
Saka has captained Arsenal this season (Picture credit score: Julian Finney/Getty Pictures)
England interim boss Lee Carsley gave an preliminary replace on Saka following the full-time whistle at Wembley.
Carsley mentioned: “He’s being assessed. Clearly within the build-up to the primary aim, you’ll be able to see he felt one thing in his leg.”
Lee Carsley could also be with out Saka for Sunday’s recreation with Finland (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
England subsequent face Finland on Sunday, with Saka because of endure a scan on Friday, though there was no phrase from the Three Lions camp to date over his availability for that recreation.
If Saka does not make the Carsley’s matchday squad , Arsenal followers will face an anxious wait to see if he is ready to return inside every week, with the Gunners going through Bournemouth on Saturday October 19, in a 17:30 kick-off.
Though the outcomes of the medical evaluation stay unconfirmed, Arsenal and England followers hopes have been raised after the sport.
Saka was noticed strolling by means of the media blended zone following the sport with out help. Nevertheless, the Arsenal forwards’ motion might be described cautious at finest.
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Ought to Saka miss out in opposition to Finland, Carsley may hand a primary begin to Chelsea winger Madueke, who has changed Saka as an alternative within the final two England video games.
Arsenal are already with out fellow talisman Martin Odegaard by means of harm, whereas Kai Havertz has additionally withdrawn from the Germany squad because of a knee harm, giving Mikel Arteta a variety of choice complications over the worldwide break.
