The manager said Saka felt a "really sharp pain" before being forced off in the first ten minutes of their 2-2 draw to Bayern Munich.

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The Arsenal winger got hurt playing in the Champions League this week.

Saka (undisclosed) is progressing well in his recovery after further scans provided reassuring results, with a potential return before the November international break remaining possible, according to coach Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal still do not have a clear picture of Bukayo Saka’s injury, with further checks needed before they can say how serious it is.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesMikel

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Saka received the 2026 Socrates Award during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London in recognition of his extensive humanitarian work supporting vulnerable children and families worldwide, according to the club.

Mikel Arteta has offered a mixed injury update on Bukayo Saka ahead of Arsenal's Premier League trip to Liverpool on November 1st.