Bukayo Saka
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
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.
Four crosses as substitute
Saka had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City.
ANALYSIS
Saka would appear in his return to the team sheet Sunday, with the attacker earning 45 minutes of play off the bench after missing three games with a hamstring injury. He would add some frustration for the City defense, but didn't earn a goal contribution, with his four crosses being his highlight of the day. He should return to a starting role next contest after testing his legs Sunday, as he is a crucial player for the team when fit.
Saka would appear in his return to the team sheet Sunday, with the attacker earning 45 minutes of play off the bench after missing three games with a hamstring injury. He would add some frustration for the City defense, but didn't earn a goal contribution, with his four crosses being his highlight of the day. He should return to a starting role next contest after testing his legs Sunday, as he is a crucial player for the team when fit.
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Surprise addition to bench
Saka (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
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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."
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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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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.