UCL: Saka picks injury as Arsenal bow to Lens in 2-1 defeat

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka incurred an injury in an unexpected 2-1 defeat against Lens in Tuesday night’s Champions League game.

The development leaves the Gunners concerned about the player’s fitness ahead of their clash with Manchester City.

Saka was included in the starting lineup for the Champions League Group B match but was forced to leave the pitch after just 34 minutes.

He was led out due to a thigh strain. The injury comes after Saka had initially left the field prematurely in Arsenal’s last two Premier League games against Tottenham and Bournemouth.

Many Arsenal fans have frowned at manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to play the English international, considering his recent injury issues. There are now doubts about whether Saka will be fit to face Manchester City at the Emirate stadium on Sunday.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the Lens match, Arteta confirmed that Saka couldn’t continue due to the injury. However, he failed to provide details about the nature of the player’s injury.

Another concern for Arteta is the growing vulnerability of Arsenal’s left-hand side, which was exploited at different occasions during Lens clash,