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Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months

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Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could miss at least six weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich. Early examinations suggest an absence that could reach eight weeks, but fluid around the muscle has made diagnosis difficult and further scans are due. Saka will miss Saturday’s match against Everton and could also miss England’s Nations League games.

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What matters

  • Arsenal say specialists must complete further scans before a definitive timetable is known.
  • The absence could affect England’s upcoming fixtures.

Context & caveats

  • The recovery timetable remains provisional until the MRI and specialist assessments are complete.
Why this made the edition

A major new injury concern for a leading title contender materially changes the outlook after the previously published Bayern match report; the source clearly distinguishes early estimates from the pending MRI assessment.

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