Arsenal still do not know the severity of Bukayo Sakas injury, with Mikel Arteta revealing the winger is set for an MRI scan on Friday. Saka was forced off during the first half of Arsenals 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich on Wednesday.The England forward played just 10 minutes at the Allianz Arena before limping off with an injury Arteta conceded does not look good at all.Saka has a checkered injury history and his latest setback figures to serve as a significant blow to Arsenals hopes of retaining the Premier League title and challenging to lift the Champions League for the first time.Speaking in a press conference ahead of Saturdays meeting with Everton, Arteta said of Saka: Hes going for an MRI this afternoon because he had a lot of fluid in the area so it was difficult to understand the severity of the injury. We will know tomorrow.We need a few more scans and opinions from the specialists, when a player is struggling to walk off the pitch and hes restricted in his movement, they are not good signs.Asked if Saka is losing robustness, Arteta replied: Its been different in the last year or so, obviously the demands for ever player are immense, the intensity of those matches, the time between games is getting narrower, we played Sunday, then Wednesday and now Saturday, every hour is important.If they [the football authorities] can support the amount we are putting into these players, it would be really appreciated.We have to play three times in less than six games, the games are so demanding, we are chasing until the last minute.Arteta, though, rejected the suggestion Saka was suffering from burnout having helped England to third place in the World Cup in the summer and featured in three of the Three Lions UEFA Nations League matches during the recent international break.I dont have that feeling at all, Arteta said. Certainly what we have to be mindful of is creating the right ecosystem around a player to fulfil his qualities. Topics Arsenal F.C. Bukayo Saka Mikel Arteta Premier League If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read BREAKING: Conte denies unfounded reports about Man United demands Nicholas McGee 23rd October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League: Dump Semenyo and Saka ahead of Gameweek Eight Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League: Foden heads list of five players you should target for Gameweek Eight Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Arsenal v Everton: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 23rd October, 2026 Declan Rice names Harry Kane as clear winner of Ballon dOr as Arsenal star hails battle in Champions League. Mitch Fretton 21st October, 2026 Bayern Mnchen 2-2 Arsenal: Report, result and goals as Rice rescues point for Premier League champions Mitch Fretton 21st October, 2026
