Bukayo Saka
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 9/21/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Saka was hampered by injuries throughout the 2024/25 campaign, clocking in with six goals and 10 assists, his worst return since his breakout in 2020/21. The winger remains one of the most productive players in the Premier League when healthy and importantly finished the season at full fitness. He offers immense upside in every facet of the game, whether taking a split of corners or scoring goals by himself. Even in an injury-hampered season he was a willing shooter with 67 shots across 25 appearances (20 starts). If he can stay fit for the full season, Saka should comfortably push past 20 goal contributions once more.
No clear return
Saka (hamstring) doesn't have a clear return date, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I think there are still quite a lot of things to go through. It's very early to understand when and which week he's going to be available. But he will certainly be pushing to be available as quickly as possible."
ANALYSIS
The main update with Saka has been that he won't require surgery, but there's still no timeline on his exact recovery. Some of the most important matches of the season are coming up, including clashes with Manchester City and Newcastle. Having Saka back for those matches would be a major boon, though the addition of Noni Madueke has softened the blow of losing Saka. When fit Saka is at the center of everything going forward and would immediately take his role in the starting XI back, but with competent depth behind him, he might not be rushed back from injury as he has been in prior seasons.
The main update with Saka has been that he won't require surgery, but there's still no timeline on his exact recovery. Some of the most important matches of the season are coming up, including clashes with Manchester City and Newcastle. Having Saka back for those matches would be a major boon, though the addition of Noni Madueke has softened the blow of losing Saka. When fit Saka is at the center of everything going forward and would immediately take his role in the starting XI back, but with competent depth behind him, he might not be rushed back from injury as he has been in prior seasons.
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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."
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Unavailable up to four weeks
Saka was forced off in the 53rd minute of Saturday's 5-0 victory against Leeds United due to a hamstring injury and is set to be unavailable for up to four weeks, according to Sami Mokbel of the BBC.
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Injury played down
Saka (hamstring) has avoided a serious injury and is not a long-term injury, according to Simon Collings of The Standard.
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Scores before injury
Saka scored one goal on one shot before he was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury in Saturday's 5-0 win over Leeds United.
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Absent in attacking third
Saka generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Manchester United.
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Talks for new deal progressing
Talks between Arsenal and Saka over a new deal are progressing, according to Teamtalk.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal are looking to lock up their best players for the long term, and they're willing to make moves for both Saka and William Saliba. The winger is certainly open to signing a new contract, but it hasn't been made official yet.
Arsenal are looking to lock up their best players for the long term, and they're willing to make moves for both Saka and William Saliba. The winger is certainly open to signing a new contract, but it hasn't been made official yet.