Saka was forced off against Bournemouth on Saturday, but Arteta opted to throw him straight back into the starting XI in France. After the final whistle, Arteta confirmed that Saka was substituted due to a feeling of discomfort after attempting a backheel, suggesting that the issue is not one previously on the player's radar. He was uncomfortable and we had to take him off. We don’t know anything more than that. It was big enough not to allow him to play the rest of the game and that is a worry for us."

Source: Express October 03, 2023 21:46 UTC