Arsenal hopeful over Bukayo Saka injury boost as contact made over Gabriel Martinelli concern.
Bukayo Saka back working at Arsenal this week. He bids to get fit for Saturday trip Bournemouth.
The winger was release from England duty over the weekend. After being force off during Thursday’s 2-1 defeat by Greece. Saka felt some ยูฟ่าเบท discomfort in the back of his right leg during the build-up to the visitors’ first goal early in the second half at Wembley and underwent a scan after the game.
England interim boss Lee Carsley admitted the 23-year-old would have “close” to making the squad for Sunday’s 3-1 win over Finland, but it would have been “unfair” to risk him.
“He’s a positive person and I expect him to be fine,” Carsley add.
Arsenal are cautiously optimistic that Saka will therefore fit to face Bournemouth, but he will assess by the club’s medical staff this week.
The Gunners have a packed schedule coming up, including the visit of Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium a week on Sunday. Saka has been in sensational form this season and has seven assists in the Premier League so far, more than any other player.
He has been captaining the side in the absence of Martin Odegaard and will be eager to lead the team out again at Bournemouth.