Mikel Arteta said that Bukayo Saka's injury did not look at all promising. The England international lasted just ten minutes against Bayern before being forced off, and Arsenal had to wait for more detailed medical examinations. The bad news has now arrived: the winger will be out for the next eight weeks, BBC Sport reported. This situation has once again raised questions about the congested fixture schedule and the excessive number of matches played season after season. Saka has already featured in 11 of Arsenal's 12 matches in all competitions, in addition to three appearances for England. The injury to one of the London club's best players has left Mikel Arteta with just two fit wingers – Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Christos Tzolis has also been out injured for some time.🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: SAKA RULED OUT FOR 6–8 WEEKS. The worst fears look to be realized. Early assessments indicate a 6 to 8-week recovery period for Bukayo Saka following that cruel setback in Munich. A massive blow heading into a relentless run of fixtures. We need you back stronger, Bukayo! 🙏— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) October 23, 2026 A layoff of almost two months means Saka will miss a significant number of matches, nearly all of them high-profile clashes. Bukayo will miss games against Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Tottenham and Bournemouth. The winger's absence could mean more opportunities for the exceptionally talented Max Dowman.Arsenal's Bayern point comes at a cost as Arteta fears the worst for SakaSaka's injury is a concern not only for Arsenal's coaching staff but also for the fans, who are becoming increasingly worried by the fact that one of the Gunners' best players frequently suffers injuries of varying severity. Last season, he missed 15 matches in all competitions, while the season before that he was sidelined for a total of four months. The fact that he will be out again, this time for almost two months, shows that the fans' fears are not unfounded.22:00: (2.90) Ipswich (3.60) Nottingham Forest (2.35)
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