In an unexpected turn of events, Arsenal's young talent, Bukayo Saka, suffered an injury during a 2-1 defeat against Lens in the Champions League. This setback has raised concerns among the Gunners, particularly regarding Saka's fitness for their upcoming clash with Manchester City.
Saka was named in the starting lineup for the Champions League Group B match but had to exit the pitch after just 34 minutes due to a thigh strain. This injury comes on the heels of Saka's premature exits in Arsenal's last two Premier League games against Tottenham and Bournemouth.
Many Arsenal fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with manager Mikel Arteta's decision to play the young English international, considering his recent injury woes. Now, there are doubts regarding Saka's availability for the upcoming match against Manchester City at the Emirate Stadium on Sunday.
Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports after the Lens match, confirmed that Saka had to be substituted due to the injury. However, he didn't provide specific details about the nature of the injury.
Additionally, Arteta is grappling with concerns about Arsenal's vulnerability on the left-hand side, which was exploited at various points during the Lens clash.