Report: Bukayo Saka's current injury status ahead of Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
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Bukayo Saka has been one of the star performers for Arsenal in years gone by, but there’s some uncertainty about whether he’ll be fit to face Nottingham Forest this weekend.
Nottingham Forest face arguably one of their toughest challenges yet against Arsenal at the Emirates at the weekend, with the Gunners heading into this one off the back of a draw.
Nuno Espirito Santo will be desperate to see a reaction from his side after losing 3-1 to Newcastle United at the City Ground in what was only their second loss of the season.
Danilo provided a positive update on his situation recently as he continues to recover from his long-term injury, but the Arsenal game will come too soon.
Interestingly, it’s Arsenal who face a race against time with Bukayo Saka after he suffered an injury against Chelsea prior to the international break.
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A fitness update emerges on Bukayo Saka ahead of Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Bukayo Saka is one of the first names on the teamsheet for Arsenal, so to lose him for the Forest clash would come as a big boost for Nuno’s side.
The England international hobbled off with a thigh injury against Chelsea and didn’t feature during the international break as a precaution.
Despite all the rest, it has become apparent that he still isn’t certain for the Nottingham Forest clash, with Sami Mokbel providing an update for the Daily Mail.
It’s stated that Bukayo Saka is in a race against time to prove his fitness.
Who could Arsenal turn to instead?
Leandro Trossard was substituted for Belgium with an injury during the international break, so he could be another absentee for the Gunners.
Arsenal aren’t blessed with too many options on the right wing, especially if Trossard is out injured.
Ethan Nwaneri is one option, thought he’s been operating more centrally.
Raheem Sterling could be the player Mikel Arteta turns to, despite not even being in the squad last time out against Chelsea.
