LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal applauds fans following their sides victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
3 crucial players Arsenal must get fit during international break
Bukayo Saka missed the City win because of a hamstring injury. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
2. Bukayo Saka
Arsenal’s starboy has been suffering with several niggles at the start of the season. His brief showing against Lens seemed to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. To the disappointment of countless fans, Saka was ruled out against City. The team, however, were still able to secure a monumental result.
The winger has since pulled out of the upcoming international games. He now has two weeks off. This break has been sorely needed for a while. While Gabriel Jesus proved to be an impressive cover against City, the sooner Saka returns, the sooner the Brazilian can move back to his preferred central position.
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