Can Bukayo Saka play in the eighth FPL gameweek?

Saka is now doubtful to play in Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth on the south coast this weekend after being sent back to north London early to recover. Managers of the Fantasy Premier League and Mikel Arteta will be anxious about his health. Here is the most recent Saka injury news prior to the eighth FPL gameweek.

Saka only played 52 minutes before being replaced in England’s unexpected loss to Greece in the UEFA Nations League. After suffering a hamstring injury, Noni Madueke took the place of Arsenal’s top forward.

Even though Saka missed the 3-1 victory over Finland a few days later, interim England manager Lee Carsley

didn’t believe Saka’s fitness issues were significant. Before the match against Finland, Carsley told reporters: “Bukayo would have been close but it would have been unfair to take a risk with him, he’s a positive person and I expect him to be fine.”

Prior to Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth, Arsenal will undoubtedly need to evaluate Saka’s health, but the winger has always had an exceptionally resilient injury history. Before playing the full duration of the next game, Saka has frequently been spotted hobbling off the field with medical personnel.

Saka’s condition will be further discussed by Arsenal manager Arteta during his pre-Bournemouth press conference, although the initial indications are encouraging.