Saka had started the European clash well, assisting Gabriel Jesus' opener after just 14 minutes. But his evening ended just 19 minutes later after appearing to pick up some kind of muscle injury, a major worry for the north Londoners ahead of Sunday's showdown against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.
As fears continue to grow that the England international could miss the highly-anticipated clash with the Citizens, football.london has rounded up everything that has been reported on Saka's current fitness status below.
Arteta update
Arteta has provided an update on Saka's injury following his side's Champions League defeat to RC Lens. Speaking to TNT Sports, the Spaniard said: "It wasn't an action, it was a back heel and he felt something and he wasn't comfortable to continue."
When asked if he knew how severe the issue was, Arteta simply shook his head. If Saka is out, it will be a huge blow to the Gunners ahead of what is undoubtedly their biggest Premier League game of the season. Arteta also spoke to TV Sport 2 where his diagnosis of Saka's injury was far more worrying.
The Gunners manager said: "It doesn’t look good.”Lens blow
Saka fell to the floor mid-way through the first half of Arsenal's Champions League defeat to RC Lens which eventually saw him replaced by Fabio Vieira. The Hale End academy graduate was a doubt heading into the game after picking up a knock against Bournemouth but he started the game in France.
However, Saka's evening lasted just 33 minutes after he dropped to the floor holding his hamstring. Moments earlier the 22-year-old had gestured to Arsenal boss Arteta that he was feeling a slight issue before making his way off the pitch.
Cryptic post hints at injury return
Bukayo Saka has posted a cryptic message to Instagram as Arsenal face an anxious wait over his fitness ahead of Premier League clash against Bournemouth. The England international limped off against Tottenham in the North London Derby last weekend sparking fears that he could be sidelined for a number of weeks.
Saka has now posted a picture of himself inside a gym on his Instagram story - suggesting he is actively working on his fitness ahead of the trip to Bournemouth this weekend. It's unclear whether the England international is doing recovery work or is fully fit and ready to return to training.
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