October 22nd 2024.
In a recent update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared some concerning news. The talented winger had picked up a hamstring injury while playing for England and was unable to participate in the team's Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth. Fans were hopeful that he would return for the Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk, but he was not included in the squad once again.
With just five days left before a crucial match against Liverpool, Arteta revealed that Saka was still not feeling well. When asked if he would be ready for the Shakhtar Donetsk game, Arteta replied, "Unfortunately, he wasn't able to train the way we wanted him to. He's still not feeling great. It's not good news." When pressed about Saka's availability for the Liverpool match, Arteta could not provide a definite answer, saying, "I'm not sure at the moment. We still have a few days left."
Losing Saka for the Liverpool match would be a major setback for Arsenal, especially since they are already missing key defender William Saliba due to a recent red card. Saka has been an integral part of the team's attack, with 10 goal contributions in just 10 games this season. Despite this, Arteta insists that the team's focus is on their upcoming game against Shakhtar Donetsk, rather than looking ahead to the Liverpool clash. "No eye on Liverpool," he stated. "Our focus is on today's game in the Champions League."
Currently sitting in third place in the Premier League with 17 points, Arsenal will be facing a tough challenge against league leaders Liverpool, who have 21 points. Arteta's team will need to be at their best to secure a win against such a strong opponent. However, the manager remains confident in his team's abilities, stating that their full attention is on the task at hand. "We are fully focused on the game today," he said.
As the match draws closer, fans will be eagerly waiting for updates on Saka's condition. With such an important game on the horizon, Arsenal will need all of their top players fit and ready to take on the challenge. However, Arteta and his team will have to wait and see if Saka will be able to join them on the field against Liverpool. In the meantime, they will continue to prepare for their upcoming game against Shakhtar Donetsk and keep their focus on the present.
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