“Bukayo Saka is back from injury, but he still might not feature against Real Madrid.” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals two reasons why Saka could miss the crucial clash.

BREAKING: Bukayo Saka Returns from Injury but Might Miss Real Madrid Clash – Arteta Explains Why

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka has returned from injury but might not be fit enough to play against Real Madrid in their crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash. The Gunners’ boss revealed that there are two key reasons why the England international could miss the highly anticipated fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Saka, who has been a vital player for Arsenal this season, picked up an injury in the team’s recent Premier League match and was forced to miss England’s international games. While he has now recovered and resumed training, Arteta has raised concerns about his match fitness and the risk of aggravating the injury.

Speaking in a pre-match press conference, Arteta explained: “Bukayo is an important player for us, and we are happy to have him back in training. However, we have to be careful with his recovery process. The first reason he might not play is that he has just returned from injury, and we need to assess whether he is fully fit to compete at the highest level. The second reason is that we don’t want to take unnecessary risks that could lead to a longer-term injury.”

Arsenal will face Real Madrid in what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two European giants. With the Gunners aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in over a decade, Saka’s presence could be a game-changer. However, Arteta emphasized that the team must prioritize the player’s long-term fitness over short-term gains.

Despite the potential absence of Saka, Arsenal still have strong attacking options, including Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Martin Ødegaard, who will be expected to step up in Madrid.

Fans will now eagerly await the final team selection, hoping that Saka will be fit enough to play a role in the crucial tie. However, Arteta’s cautious approach suggests that the 22-year-old might only feature if he passes last-minute fitness tests.

As Arsenal prepare for one of their biggest games of the season, all eyes will be on Arteta’s squad selection and whether Saka makes the cut for this high-stakes Champions League showdown.