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Chris Davison

Mikel Arteta shares Bukayo Saka Arsenal fear with Gareth Southgate amid England squad decision

Despite Marquinhos stealing the show on the right flank for Arsenal last week, concerns remain over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and the number of games he finds himself playing.

The 21-year-old was the only Arsenal player to feature in all 38 Premier League matches last season, starting 36 times. Saka has also started in all six league fixtures so far this season too, as well as coming off the bench against FC Zurich in the Europa League.

It has seen fears mount over increased injury and burnout risks, but those worries are only likely to increase in the coming weeks after Gareth Southgate included the forward in his latest England squad. The Three Lions will take on Italy and Germany in the Nations League later this month, fixtures that will no doubt offer plenty of physicality and passion during the ninety minutes.

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