Saka (quadriceps) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the injury he sustained during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich, as they fear a possible two-month absence, according to manager Mikel Arteta, per Sami Mokbel of the BBC. "He's going for an MRI this afternoon because he had a lot of fluid in the area so it was difficult to understand the severity of the injury. We will know tomorrow. We need a few more scans and opinions from the specialists, when a player is struggling to walk off the pitch and he's restricted in his movement, they are not good signs."
Analysis:Saka faces an uncertain spell on the sidelines, possibly missing two months, after suffering a potentially serious quadriceps injury during Wednesday's Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich. The winger was forced off inside the opening 10 minutes after pulling up while playing a pass, subsequently struggling to walk off the pitch due to significant discomfort. Coach Arteta has expressed serious concerns about the injury, revealing that substantial fluid accumulation has complicated the initial assessment and that additional scans and specialist opinions will be required to establish the extent of the damage. The results of Friday's MRI are expected Saturday, although the manager has already acknowledged that Saka's restricted movement and difficulty walking are worrying signs. The England international has started all seven Premier League matches this season, scoring three goals, making his potential absence a significant blow to Arsenal's attacking options. Eberechi Eze replaced him against Bayern, with Noni Madueke shifting to the right wing, and both could benefit from additional playing time with Saka facing an extended absence.
