The Arsenal supervisor has offered an damage replace on Bukayo Saka forward of subsequent weekend’s conflict with Manchester Metropolis.
Regardless of an extended damage checklist which included the likes of Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard, Mikel Arteta was capable of lead his facet to victory within the North London derby on Sunday afternoon.
With Jorginho and Thomas Partey anchoring the midfield in a double pivot, Leandro Trossard performed in behind Kai Havertz with Gabriel Martinelli and Saka working out on the wings.
The system managed to do its job and regardless of some bumps within the highway was capable of stifle the Spur’s press within the second half with the Lilywhite’s backline daringly stepping up.
Though followers might be delighted with the win there’s a probably darkish cloud looming on the horizon with Saka being pressured off late within the contest.
The English winger went down unexpectedly and limped off the pitch with younger academy star Ethan Nwaneri taking his place out on the right-hand facet.
With the accidents already piling up and the conflict with Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium awaiting the facet subsequent week, a possible damage to Saka may very well be disastrous.
Talking after full-time, Arteta revealed the standing of the 23-year-old stating that he couldn’t proceed the sport.
“I don’t know,” the Spaniard mentioned in his press convention by way of Soccer.London.
“I made two adjustments with the entrance gamers and out of the blue he’s down. I don’t know precisely what it’s however he couldn’t proceed.”
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