Mikel Arteta shares injury update on Bukayo Saka as he questions England decision

Mikel Arteta has revealed that is in contention to feature for this weekend following an injury scare.

The winger in their loss against and was as a precaution.

That sparked concerns that he would be unavailable to feature for Arsenal in the this weekend - but Arteta has hinted the Gunners talisman WILL be fit to face on Saturday after admitting Saka would "probably" have been fine to play against Finland last Sunday.

Speaking in his press conference on Friday, Arteta said of Saka: "It’s not a serious injury. He’s evolving well. He was probably good enough to play with the national team second game. We have some big tests today so we are hopeful."

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News that Saka's injury is not serious will come as a major boost to Arsenal. They have already lost captain to injury this term after the midfielder sustained in ankle injury during last month's international break.

And they have other concerns over key players such as and ahead of their trip to the south coast to face the Cherries, though it remains to be seen if either will feature.

Artea did, however, hint at better news on Odegaard. He said: "He’s not gonna be fit for this game. Next week will be a different story. He needs to clear some markers doing things with the ball in that latter stage of rehab. Next week will be crucial."

While Odegaard may still be at least a week away, news of Saka's availability will give Arsenal a lift ahead of their meeting with Bournemouth. Earlier this week, Premier League legend warned that losing Saka for any amount of time would be a "massive blow" for the Gunners.

"It looks to be minor, but we’re not sure how long Saka will be out for, so for Arsenal to lose two of their big players, and both of those are huge players, it would be a massive blow to Arsenal," he said.

"When you look at what he brings to the team with his energy, his ability and his attitude, he’s without doubt, one of their top players. I hope Saka’s injury is not too bad and by all accounts it doesn’t sound like it is, so it could be good news for him and Arsenal."

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