Bukayo Saka Injury: Won't require surgery

Saka (hamstring) won't require surgery after sustaining an injury in the win over Leeds United, but he'll still be sidelined for multiple weeks in a best-case scenario, and it's uncertain if he'll be available after the international break, manager Mikel Arteta told media Friday. "Bukayo is doing better, but he will be out for a few weeks, unfortunately," Arteta said. "No surgery. It's not as bad as the previous one. Very unfortunate to pick it up because it's on the other side. It's an action that requires full power from him. Then, he clashes with the opponent, he needs to change pace again, and he felt something. So he will be out for a couple of weeks."

Saka left the 5-0 win over Leeds United in the 53rd minute, having already scored a goal, and all signs point to him missing multiple weeks. Arteta didn't want to commit to a potential return after the international break, saying the team must see how he evolves in the coming days and weeks before making a decision, but it would be surprising if he's ready to face Nottingham Forest on Sep. 13. With Saka out, Noni Madueke is expected to jump into a starting role on the right side of the attack.