In the 5-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest that kept the Gunners atop of the Premier League, Arsenal winger Saka hobbled off with ankle and foot problems.
Gareth Southgate is currently concerned about even the smallest injury as England will be traveling to Qatar for the World Cup on November 15.
Saka was able to leave the stadium walking freely, went to the players’ lounge afterwards and the hope is that he has not suffered a major blow.
Arsenal (and England) look like they’ve survived a heart in mouth moment with Bukayo Saka. Will they next time?
The physicality that Forest applied to him from the outset is becoming the norm for Saka. I had a look back at this season’s 16 fouls on him. https://t.co/Mjq2GH1RIo
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) October 30, 2022
Arsenal were given a day off on Monday but Saka did report in, although they will assess his fitness and make a final judgement ahead of Thursday’s final Europa League Group match with FC Zurich.
Gunners boss Arteta is now sweating on the fitness of his squad ahead of another gruelling week for his title-chasers as they face FC Zurich on Thursday then Chelsea in a high noon showdown next Sunday.
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The defeat at PSV Eindhoven last Thursday means they cannot make wholesale changes and rest players against FC Zurich because they need a win to guarantee top spot.
There is a huge incentive to win the Group as it means you go straight into the last 16 rather than face an extra two games in the last 32 with potential big guns coming in from the Champions League.
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