Mikel Arteta offers Bukayo Saka injury update after Arsenal star one five players ruled out of Champions League clash with Athletic Club

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has issued an injury update on Bukayo Saka ahead of their Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The winger has been out with a hamstring injury for several weeks and it seems he won't be back for the time being.

Saka ruled out of Arsenal's trip to Athletic Club

The winger has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since hobbling off during Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds United last month. Now, ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Spanish outfit, manager Arteta has said the 23-year-old won't be fit for this encounter. Saka joins Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in missing the game due to injury.

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What Arteta said on Saka's injury

He told reporters on Monday: "There's still quite a lot of things to go through. Very difficult to understand what week he is going to be available. He will most certainly be pushing to be available as soon as possible."

Saka a big loss for Arsenal

England international Saka has, arguably, proven to be Arsenal's most potent attacker in recent seasons, and he was sorely missed as the Gunners missed out on another Premier League title last season. If they want to win their first trophy since 2020, the north London team will likely need him back as soon as possible.

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What next for Arsenal and Saka?

Arsenal begin their Champions League campaign away at the Spanish team on Tuesday night, before taking on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. It remains to be seen when Saka will be back playing for the Gunners.