Arsenal suffer huge injury blow as Bukayo Saka limps off days before Man City clash as fans blast Arteta

ARSENAL have been dealt a potentially huge blow after Bukayo Saka went off injured in the Champions League.

The Gunners face off with Manchester City this weekend but could now be without their star man.

Fabio Vieira replaced Bukayo Saka in the 33rd minute

Saka was down for some time before limping off against LensRex

Saka was down on the turf in his side’s game against Lens for some time before he was replaced by Fabio Vieira after 33 minutes.

The winger had been playing through an aggravated Achilles blow.

The Englishman had helped get Arsenal off to the perfect start by registering an assist in the Champions League group stage game.

However, the Gunners faithful have been left fuming with boss Mikel Arteta for playing Saka just days before their top of the table clash with Man City.

Reacting to the injury, one fan said: “Saka is injured, Arteta had opportunities to look after him better.”

A second wrote: “Well done Arteta played Saka half injured and now he will miss our biggest game of the season .”

A third typed: “Two games in a row Saka has gone off with an injury.

“Given the quality options #Arsenal have to rotate, Arteta should not be taking risks with him ahead of City. The sad thing is, we’ve all seen this coming.”

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The 22-year-old also limped off with injury during the North Londoners’ 4-0 win at Bournemouth.

This news will also come as a major dent to Gareth Southgate‘s England plans.

The Three Lions boss is due to name his squad for international matches against Australia and Italy on Thursday.

Saka may now be forced to miss the fixtures in order to nurse his injury.

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