Saka doubtful for next two games, says Arteta
The HinduArsenal’s Bukayo Saka has joined the club’s growing injury list and is doubtful for their next two matches, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday ahead of a League Cup tie against Brentford. England forward Saka picked up a knock in the 2-2 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, in which he scored and made his 86th consecutive Premier League appearance—an Arsenal record. Asked if Saka could miss Wednesday’s League Cup third round trip to Brentford and league game at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, Arteta told reporters: “It’s a possibility. He hasn’t been able to participate in the session.” Premier League: Tottenham to sign Croatian teen Vuskovic in 2025 Arteta said midfielder Declan Rice had also not trained since being forced off at halftime in the north London derby with a back issue, adding: “He could not carry on in the game and hopefully it is nothing too big.