Bukayo Saka
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Sep 5, 2001
24
5'10"
159 lb
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Will return Saturday
Saka (Achilles) will be an option for Saturday's game against Newcastle United, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Bukayo [Saka] probably is going to be in the squad, so good news. We have given him some time because there was a moment that he was struggling to sustain the performances because he wasn't comfortable at all, and we've done that so he had the right treatment, the right space. He had some time as well for himself, and now it's the most important part of the season, and he's back with us."
Analysis: Saka is set to return after missing each of Arsenal's last five matches across all competitions due to an Achilles problem, and the star winger could return to the XI right away in a must-win match for the Gunners. Saka hasn't scored a goal since March 4 in a 1-0 win at Brighton, and while he remains one of the most talented wingers in the Premier League, his production hasn't matched that status. He has six goals and three assists across 27 EPL appearances (22 starts) this term.
Out for major clash
Saka (Achilles) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Bukayo is out, that's for sure. He's just starting to do some stuff, so let's see that progression, how quickly we can go through it, and then wait, but at the moment it's not about that."
Analysis: Saka is not going to be with his club as they face City on Sunday, out for a massive match that could decide if they win the league. This will mark a fifth straight game missed, as he is still working through his rehabilitation. The club is likely making sure he comes back fully fit with the winger having a World Cup campaign with England ahead, although they need to have their star player back as they try to close out on the two titles they have a chance at, now with a major hole to face City.
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