Arteta concerned about Saka injury after Bayern draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club’s medical staff are concerned about Bukayo Saka’s quadriceps injury after the winger was substituted in the 10th minute of a 2-2 Champions League draw away to Bayern Munich. Arteta said the injury “does not look good at all,” but added that the club would have to wait for further assessment. Saka appeared to hurt himself while attempting a pass and went down before leaving the match. Eberechi Eze replaced him and scored Arsenal’s opening goal. Bayern later took the lead, and Declan Rice scored Arsenal’s equaliser late in the game. Speaking after the match, Arteta said a player having to come off with sharp pain was “never good news.” He did not give a diagnosis beyond identifying the quadriceps or say how long Saka might be unavailable. The severity and recovery timeline remain to be established through further assessment. Arteta said Arsenal adapted after Saka’s withdrawal and praised Eze’s performance, including his work without the ball. He also said the players who came on brought energy and different qualities to the team. Arsenal’s draw came after Bayern had scored twice, and Arteta said his side responded and had a chance to...