Arsenal are still waiting to discover how bad the injury is that forced Bukayo Saka out of England’s disappointing Nations League defeat to Greece.
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Muscle problem forced Gunners star offSet to undergo further medical checksConcern for those at Emirates StadiumFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners winger had to be replaced early in the second half at Wembley Stadium as the Three Lions toiled their way to a 2-1 loss. Saka had to be escorted from the pitch by medical staff as Chelsea forward Noni Madueke came on in his place.
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Saka appeared to be struggling with a hamstring complaint, which will concern those at Emirates Stadium. He first pulled up when failing to prevent Greece from opening the scoring in the 49th minute – with his evening brought to a close shortly afterwards.
WHAT CARSLEY SAID
Interim England boss Lee Carsley told reporters afterwards when asked for an update on Saka’s condition – with a full diagnosis yet to be made: "He’s being assessed. Obviously in the build up to the first goal, you could see he felt something in his leg."
Afterwards, Saka was spotted walking gingerly through the mixed zone as he made his way out of Wembley.
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No risks will be taken on Saka’s fitness when England face Finland in their next Nations League fixture on Sunday. Arsenal will be hoping that their talismanic No.7 is returned to them in full working order, with Mikel Arteta’s title hopefuls set to be back in Premier League action against Bournemouth on October 19.
