# Arsenal fear Saka could miss six weeks with thigh injury

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arteta-concerned-over-sakas-durability-as-forward-faces-possible-six-week-absence/
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:44:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T15:17:27+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/arsenal-arteta-concerned-saka-durability-six-week-absence
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## Key points

- Saka is awaiting a scan for a thigh injury.
- Arsenal fear he could be out for up to six weeks.
- Arteta says the club must manage his workload carefully.

## Summary

Arsenal are waiting for scan results after Bukayo Saka limped off with a thigh problem during their 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich. Manager Mikel Arteta said swelling made it difficult to assess the injury; Saka will miss Saturday’s match against Everton, and the club fear a grade-two tear could sideline him for up to six weeks.

The injury adds to a run of problems that has raised questions about how best to manage the 25-year-old’s workload. Saka has had 11 different injuries since September 2023, after missing much of last season with hamstring, hip and Achilles issues. Arteta cited the intensity and frequency of matches, and said Arsenal need to assess how much Saka can sustain when he returns. Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman could get more playing time against Everton; he has played nine league minutes this season.

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