Mikel Arteta has shared that Bukayo Saka could be available for Arsenal this weekend, easing fears after his recent injury scare.
Saka picked up a knock while playing for England in their loss to Greece, which led to him sitting out their second game against Finland as a precaution.
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This raised concerns over his availability for Arsenal’s Premier League clash this weekend.
Arteta on Saka’s availability for Bournemouth clash
However, Arteta has hinted that the star winger is likely to feature against Bournemouth on Saturday, revealing that Saka “probably” would have been fit to play against Finland last Sunday.
“It’s not a serious injury. He’s evolving well, Arteta said in his press conference on Friday evening via The Mirror, providing update on the England international’s fitness.
”He was probably good enough to play with the national team second game. We have some big tests today so we are hopeful,” he added.
The news that Saka’s injury is not serious is a significant boost for Arsenal, especially since they have already lost captain Martin Ødegaard to an ankle injury sustained during last month’s international break.
The team also faces uncertainties with key players Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli ahead of their match against Bournemouth.
