Saka Faces Six-Week Layoff With Injury

Arsenal expect Bukayo Saka to be sidelined for at least six weeks after the 25-year-old suffered a quadriceps injury in the club’s Champions League tie against Bayern Munich, with fears the absence could extend beyond that initial estimate.
Saka was forced off during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena and will undergo an MRI scan on Friday afternoon to gain a clearer assessment of the problem. Fluid around the affected muscle has made early diagnosis difficult, but club medical staff believe, after preliminary examinations, that he will miss a minimum of six weeks and possibly longer, according to BBC Sport.
If those early concerns are confirmed, Saka will be unavailable for a ...