Arsenal fans have been left guessing as conflicting reports emerge about Bukayo Saka’s fitness ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool.
The star winger has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during England’s UEFA Nations League match against Greece earlier this month.
While some reports bring hope of his return, others suggest he could miss out on the important game.
Will Saka be ready for Liverpool? What reports say
Mikel Arteta has not provided any clear updates on Saka’s condition, stating after Arsenal’s Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk that Saka is “unlikely” to be fit for Liverpool.
However, fans are cautious, as Arteta has previously downplayed injuries only for players to miss key games, like last year’s encounter with Manchester City.
Despite Arteta’s guarded response, sources within Arsenal are reportedly optimistic that Saka’s injury is not as serious as initially feared and he might be ready for the Liverpool clash, as per The Mirror.
However, another report (via Football Insider) claims that Saka is set to miss the Liverpool game, with little hope for a return this weekend.
Arsenal’s medical team is keeping a close eye on the 23-year-old, who has been in brilliant form this season with three goals and seven assists.
With Arsenal chasing Liverpool in the Premier League standings, his absence could be a huge blow.
But Gunners fans will likely have to wait until the official lineup is revealed to know for sure if Saka will take the field.
