Bukayo Saka will miss Arsenal FC’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP, with manager Mikel Arteta confirming the winger is not fit to feature, according to Fabrizio Romano via his x handle.
Arteta admitted key players are still not ready, raising concerns over squad fitness ahead of the crucial European tie. However, Gabriel Magalhães and Declan Rice are available, while Leandro Trossard is also expected to be fit.
Fabrizio confirmed the development with this post:
Bukayo Saka is OUT of Sporting vs Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has confirmed.
Saka withdrew from international duty with England national football team during the recent break and also missed Arsenal’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Southampton FC.
Softfootball gathered He has not travelled with the squad to Portugal, alongside defender Jurrien Timber, who remains sidelined through injury.
The Arsenal boss also provided an update on Gabriel, who was forced off with a knee issue during the FA Cup defeat, describing the situation as “not a good sign” pending further assessment.
