LONDON, England – Bukayo Saka, a gifted winger for Arsenal, is currently dealing with uncertainty due to a foot injury sustained during a recent 2-2 tie with Tottenham. Due to the injury, he had to be replaced late in the game, and his subsequent limp prompted questions about whether he would be available for future games.

The manager of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, said that Saka would be absent from both the Premier League match against Bournemouth and the Carabao Cup match against Brentford. Given Saka’s stellar performance this season—four goals and three assists in seven appearances throughout the Premier League and Champions League—this news is a serious setback for Arsenal.

Saka’s importance to the team is highlighted by the possibility that his absence from the Bournemouth game could end his 86 consecutive Premier League appearances streak, a club record.

Sadly, Arsenal is dealing with a number of injuries. Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber all out for the long term due to knee injuries. Declan Rice, a midfielder for Tottenham, was also replaced at halfway owing to a back problem, though Arteta thinks it’s not too serious.

Arteta acknowledged the difficulties in maintaining player condition, especially in light of their recent participation in international events and the grueling schedule of the previous season. Sports injuries are a sad reality, but Arsenal is actively looking for ways to reduce them.

The manager also emphasized the need for meticulous management to keep players in shape and prepared for games by pointing out the team’s reliance on a very small squad of fewer than 24 players.

Saka’s recuperation will be closely watched because his absence can affect how well Arsenal plays in future games. To keep their edge in the Premier League and beyond, the Gunners will be hoping for a speedy recovery of their gifted winger.

The possibility of changing 11 or 12 players [against Brentford] just does not exist.