Saka Injury Scare: Arteta Reveals Fresh MRI Is Coming After Bayern Blow

Arsenal’s worst fear after a thrilling night in Munich is now a waiting game. Bukayo Saka limped off inside 10 minutes, and Mikel Arteta has admitted the club still does not know how serious the problem is. Another MRI is booked, and answers could arrive tomorrow.

Arteta Gives Saka Injury Update Before Everton

Saka lasted less than 10 minutes at the Allianz Arena in midweek. He appeared to pick up a quad injury while passing the ball and missed the rest of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with the Bundesliga champions.

After the match, Arteta said the injury "didn’t look good". He has now expanded on that in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Gunners hosting Everton tomorrow.

The headline is uncertainty. Initial checks were complicated by swelling around the area, so the medical team could not pin down the full extent of the damage.

"He’s got another MRI this afternoon because he had quite a lot of fluid in the area so it was difficult to understand the extent of the injury. We will know more, probably tomorrow. We need a few more scans and opinions from the specialists." – Mikel Arteta

Why the Second Scan Matters

Fluid in an injured area can mask the true picture. A repeat MRI and specialist opinions should give Arsenal a clearer timeline.

For now, Saka is set for a spell on the sidelines, though the length of his absence is still unknown.

Arteta Not Worried About Saka’s Workload

Questions about Saka dominated the press conference. Many focused on the heavy minutes he has played at just 25 years old.

Arteta was not drawn into a workload debate. He said he is not worried about the load the winger has carried.

He added that the best response from Saka would be to return to the training ground with the same mentality as before. It was a message about attitude as much as fitness.

Key Facts at a Glance

Eze Seizes His Moment as Madueke Shifts Sides

Every injury creates an opening. Eberechi Eze took his chance in Munich, scoring the opening goal after Saka went off.

It remains likely that Eze gets another start in the Premier League this weekend. That would keep the No.10 in a rhythm that has just produced a big-stage goal.

Noni Madueke is expected to move back to his favoured right wing. He started on the left against Bayern, and he replaced Eze on the left away at Nottingham Forest last weekend.

Tzolis Still in the Picture

Christos Tzolis, signed over the summer from Club Brugge, began the season on the left flank. An injury during the international break curtailed his progress.

His situation adds another layer to Arsenal’s wide options as Saka’s recovery plays out.

Good News Elsewhere in the Squad

It is not all bad news for Arteta. Arsenal have been handed boosts in other departments.

Defensive duo Piero Hincapie and William Saliba are both closing in on returns from injury. Both right-backs, Jurrien Timber and Ben White, are available for selection this weekend.

That depth at the back gives Arsenal flexibility while they manage the attacking picture.

What Comes Next for Arsenal

The immediate focus is Everton at home. The bigger question is how long Arsenal must cope without a player valued at €110 million by Transfermarkt.

Tomorrow’s scan results should bring clarity. Until then, Arteta’s squad will lean on Eze’s form, Madueke’s versatility and a defence that is slowly getting stronger.

Arsenal have shown they can respond when a key man goes down. This weekend will show how well they can do it again.