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The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Arsenal suffer major injury setback as key player limps out of Bayern Munich showdown

Arsenal Bayern Munich Bukayo Saka Eberechi Eze
  • Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka suffered a fresh injury setback after being forced off inside the first 10 minutes of their Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
  • The 25-year-old winger appeared to pick up a muscular thigh injury whilst attempting to play a pass and was promptly replaced by Eberechi Eze.
  • Eze went on to score the opening goal for Arsenal in Munich, with his strike awarded via a VAR review after initially being ruled offside.
  • Saka's latest setback adds to a troubling record of injuries, having previously missed significant game time with recurring hamstring and Achilles issues.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a growing selection dilemma on the wing with Christos Tzolis already absent, as the club awaits news on the severity of Saka's injury.

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Bukayo Saka forced off early into Bayern clash as Arsenal dealt huge injury blow

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