🚨 BREAKING NEWS: “I’ve always seen myself as tough, but when the doctor explained the extent of my injury today, I couldn’t hold back the tears—especially knowing how important this upcoming season is,” Bukayo Saka emotionally shares the news that left him shaken after receiving his diagnosis. STAY STRONG, STAR BOY

Tottenham’s head coach, Thomas Frank, didn’t mince words when he took a subtle jab at Arsenal’s management. According to him, Mikel Arteta has been squandering the potential of one of the finest players in the Premier League. Frank boldly claimed that if he had that kind of talent under his command, he could easily outmatch a club as mighty as PSG. Though he didn’t name the player outright, his tone dripped with frustration over the player’s lack of proper guidance at Arsenal.

 

Meanwhile, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka had an emotional evening following the North London derby. The star forward opened up about a medical diagnosis that hit him hard. Despite his usual resilience and toughness, Saka admitted to shedding tears after hearing what the doctor had to say. His main concern? The timing of the injury, with a critical season just around the corner.

 

The injury occurred during Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham. Spurs claimed the win thanks to a spectacular strike from Pape Matar Sarr, who took advantage of goalkeeper David Raya being caught off his line. The goal came just before halftime, delivering a psychological blow to the Gunners.

 

Saka was forced off in the second half after a heavy challenge from Mathys Tel. He tried to continue but couldn’t shake off the pain. Eventually, he was subbed out in the 77th minute for youngster Max Dowman. As the Spurs celebrated their win, Saka limped down the tunnel, a clear sign of the toll the match had taken.

 

After the match, Mikel Arteta refused to share specific updates on Saka’s condition. However, he did emphasize that the club wouldn’t rush any injured player back into action, especially with a pre-season friendly against Villarreal looming. Arteta stressed the importance of caution, saying the club has learned not to gamble with player health.

 

Unfortunately, Saka wasn’t the only casualty of the night. Leandro Trossard, who had come off the bench in the second half, also left the pitch with what appeared to be a muscle issue. The Belgian attacker pulled up after trying to turn under pressure, indicating a possible strain. Arteta confirmed the concern, saying Trossard felt something during the movement and would need to be evaluated.

 

In addition to these new injury scares, Arsenal were already missing several key players for the friendly in Hong Kong. Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, and Kepa Arrizabalaga were all absent from the squad list. The growing number of absentees could spell deeper problems for Arteta’s squad depth moving forward.

 

With the season drawing nearer, these injury woes pose serious questions about Arsenal’s readiness. The manager now finds himself under pressure—not just to find solutions on the pitch, but to also manage the fragile physical states of his most vital players. For Arsenal fans, the tension is real.