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Arsenal dealt new injury scare as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich

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Verri, M. (2026, October 21). Arsenal dealt new injury scare as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bukayo-saka-arsenal-fc-injury-b1301831.html

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Arsenal faced an injury setback when Bukayo Saka was forced off the field after just ten minutes of their match against Bayern Munich due to a left leg issue. The midfielder had to be substituted and appeared to signal towards his quad muscle while hobbling off, which is concerning as Arsenal are already short on players in wide positions. With Christos Tzolis also out with an injury, the team's options for wingers are limited, potentially impacting their upcoming matches including a crucial game against Liverpool within two weeks.

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On October 21, 2026, during Arsenal's match against Bayern Munich, Bukayo Saka suffered an apparent injury and had to leave the game early after just ten minutes of play. While making a pass under no immediate pressure from Alphonso Davies, Saka clutched his left leg and signaled to the bench that he needed to be substituted. He was replaced by Eberechi Eze as Arsenal already faces a shortage of wingers, with Christos Tzolis out due to a hamstring injury. This injury could significantly impact Arsenal’s upcoming schedule, which includes five matches in 17 days, including an important game against Liverpool in ten days.

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“The articles describe different matches involving Bukayo Saka: one is about Arsenal's lineup for a match against Nottingham Forest, while the other reports on an injury to Saka during a match against Bayern Munich.”

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“Article A discusses Arsenal's lineup and preparations for an upcoming match against Bayern Munich, while Article B reports on Bukayo Saka getting injured during the actual match against Bayern Munich.”

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🔮 Those plans were ripped up inside the opening ten minutes of the match in what will be a significant concern for Arteta.

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🔮 Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back, as he continues to share the minutes with Ben White. In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope to get his chance over Bruno Guimaraes, while Martin Zubimendi is available again and “will be involved” after a minor hamstring issue.

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🔮 He is not expected to be involved in Arsenal's showdown with Bayern on Wednesday night but his absence is not likely to be a lengthy one.

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🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.

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🔮 "For example, after the game with Lille, he came in and he’d made a massive impact and you could see straight away what he did on the pitch.

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🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.

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🔮 However, when it was put to him that those performances could be due to a lack of rhythm after limited minutes this season, Arteta was firm in his response.

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Those plans were ripped up inside the opening ten minutes of the match in what will be a significant concern for Arteta. asserted

what → rip → Arteta

Saka had wriggled away from Alphonso Davies and got Arsenal on the attack, drifting into space and playing a pass out wide. However, immediately after playing that pass under no real pressure, Saka went down clutching his left leg and signalled to the bench. asserted

Saka → wriggle → bench

The winger had to be replaced and looked extremely uncomfortable as he hobbled off the pitch. asserted

he → have → pitch

He stopped on the touchline to speak to Arteta and appeared to signal to his left quad, before continuing down the tunnel. asserted

He → stop → tunnel

Eberechi Eze came on to replace Saka, as Madueke moved over to the right wing having started on the left. asserted

Madueke → come → left

If Saka does now face on the spell on the sidelines, it would leave Eze, Madueke and Max Dowman as the only fit wingers available to Arteta. asserted

it → face → Arteta

Arsenal have five matches in the next 17 days before the November international break, including a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool in ten days' time. asserted

Arsenal → have → time

Arsenal dealt new injury scare as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich

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