Right in: Arsenal finds the full range of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard
Arsenal suffered a huge setback before heading to Anfield this weekend, with Bukayo Saka expected to sit down as hamstring issues continued in a strong victory over Leeds United.
According to the BBC, England International was forced to withdraw at Emirates in the second half, and a medical examination showed he could stop his action in about three or four weeks.
The timing of injury is particularly frustrating for both the club and the country. Not only will Arsenal be absent on Sunday’s highly anticipated showdown against Liverpool, he will also miss England’s upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Andorra and Serbia.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard avoid long-term injuries
Saka’s absence complicated the uncertainty of Martin Odegaard, who is also a skeptical of Merseyside travel.
The Arsenal captain was withdrawn after knocking Leeds down on his shoulder in the first half. Witnesses reported that the Norwegian midfielder was clearly feeling uncomfortable when he left the stadium and later left the stadium with his arms supported by a sling.
Despite the worrying scenes, there is still cautious optimism in the Arsenal camp.
Club sources said Odegaard’s problem may not be as serious as the first one. While late fitness tests may determine his availability to Liverpool, medical staff believe neither he nor Saka will face a long-term spell off the court.
Arsenal will breathe a sigh of relief after the latest update
This situation has provided at least some relief for Arsenal, especially given their tight schedules at home and in European games.
As international breaks approach, the club hopes both players can use pauses to help their recovery, limiting the number of games missed.
Still, the potential absence of two of Arsenal’s most influential players before the defending champion trip was still a major concern for manager Mikel Arteta.
The clash at Anfield on Sunday could be crucial in the Premier League championship game and Arsenal will be desperate to get as close to all the effort as possible.
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