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Saka Out for Arsenal vs Forest: Arteta Provides Injury Update

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Mikel Arteta confirms Saka's injury status ahead of Arsenal's match against Nottingham Forest. Read more.


“Bukayo is still out. He's trying to get back as quick as possible, we need to respect that process...”


Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka will miss the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest due to a hamstring injury. Saka limped off during Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds United and is expected to be out for a few weeks. Arteta stated that Saka is “evolving really well” but needs to respect the recovery process. There's a possibility Saka might be available for the match against Manchester City on September 21, depending on his progress.




Meanwhile, William Saliba's availability is uncertain due to an ankle injury sustained during the warm-up before the Liverpool game. Saliba twisted his ankle and was replaced by Cristhian Mosquera after just five minutes on the pitch. Arteta mentioned that Saliba trained and “we have a decision to make on whether we play him or not” against Nottingham Forest.


“Bukayo is still out. He's trying to get back as quick as possible, we need to respect that process,” Arteta told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Forest.


“He's evolving really well. Very specific work at the moment. And the moment we increase that load, let's see how he reacts.


“William trained today. We have a decision to make on whether we play him or not.”




Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided updates on the status of his key players. Regarding Bukayo Saka's availability, Arteta said, “Not yet,” when asked if Saka would miss Tuesday's Champions League opener against Athletic Bilbao and the Premier League game against Manchester City next weekend. This uncertainty leaves fans wondering about Saka's potential return to the pitch.


Meanwhile, Havertz is making progress in his recovery from a knee injury that required surgery earlier in the season. Arteta expressed optimism about Havertz's potential return, stating, “I think so, if everything goes okay in the next week or so.” Havertz had been expected to miss the remainder of the season but is now on track to return to action before the campaign concludes.


“Kai is looking really good. He is walking freely and starting to do some bits. It was a very tough decision for him to go and have the surgery, but it was the right one,” Arteta said.


“He is putting weight on the knee and working towards weeks and months. I cannot say a time frame.”


New recruit Piero Hincapie could make his debut but Arteta said they will be mindful of the fact that the 23-year-old had a lot of travel with the Ecuador national team and has trained only twice with his new teammates.


“He's a player we've monitored for years and he became available,” Arteta said.


“We had the departure of Jakub (Kiwior) and I wanted another player in that position that could play in different positions, in different formations and has a lot of experience at his age. Very, very happy to have him.”


Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta anticipates a challenging match against Nottingham Forest, now led by Ange Postecoglou, who took the reins during the international break. Postecoglou's appointment has generated excitement, given his reputation for implementing an attacking, high-intensity style of play. Arteta praised Postecoglou's approach, acknowledging the difficulty his team will face on the pitch.


“His biggest strength is the way he has been. He's put his fingerprints in that team,” Arteta said. “He has a clear way of playing, very clear DNA, extremely good to watch, I've learnt a lot from him.


“He's made the decision to go to Forest now because, for sure, he believes that with the players that he has, he can do what he wants to do and be successful again.”




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