Saka target a 'wonderful instant' but injuries concerns for Arsenal

Saka target a 'wonderful instant' but injuries concerns for Arsenal

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Mikel Arteta will not likely think his lousy luck.

In precisely the same activity as crucial player Bukayo Saka scored on his extensive-awaited return from injury, the Arsenal manager misplaced A different in centre-again Gabriel before their Champions League quarter-last in opposition to True Madrid future 7 days.

The Brazil defender limped off in the first half of Tuesday's 2-1 win towards Fulham using a hamstring injuries - a problem which has plagued the Gunners squad this period, with forward Kai Havertz's season ended by a similar problem and Saka sidelined for 101 times.

So as to add to Arteta's defensive problems, Netherlands Intercontinental Jurrien Timber also needed to be withdrawn in opposition to Fulham by using a knee injuries, even though Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori have been ruled out of the sport with knee issues.