Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta breathed a sigh of relief after scans revealed Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard avoided long-term injuries during the Gunners' emphatic 5-0 Premier League victory against Leeds United. Both players were withdrawn in the first and second halves, respectively, raising concerns among fans, but medical assessments confirmed no significant setbacks.
Odegaard, the club's captain, exited the match at halftime due to a shoulder issue, while Saka was substituted after scoring Arsenal's second goal, reportedly nursing a hamstring concern. Arteta initially described Saka's injury as "significant," but sources indicate the problem is minor and won't keep him sidelined for an extended period. This comes as a relief for the Gunners, who saw Saka miss four months last season due to a severe right hamstring injury. Notably, Saturday's issue occurred in his left leg.
The North London side remains without forward Kai Havertz, who is recovering from a knee injury, though they swiftly addressed the void by securing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a £60m deal. Havertz's absence was compounded by Christian Norgaard and Gabriel Jesus, who also missed the Leeds clash due to fitness issues.
Arsenal now turn their attention to a crucial league fixture against Liverpool, scheduled for 31 August, with the squad hoping to regain full fitness ahead of the high-stakes encounter.
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