Bukayo Saka
23-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
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.
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."
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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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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Back against Villarreal
Saka (thigh) started and went 62 minutes during Wednesday's friendly with Villarreal.
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Set to sign new contract?
Saka is expected to sign a new contract with Arsenal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal and the England winger will enter new contract talks now that he's back from his injury. Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta is keen for the 23-year-old to sign a new long-term deal, and Saka is keen on extending his tenure at the Emirates as well even if that means rejecting interest from other clubs.
Arsenal and the England winger will enter new contract talks now that he's back from his injury. Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta is keen for the 23-year-old to sign a new long-term deal, and Saka is keen on extending his tenure at the Emirates as well even if that means rejecting interest from other clubs.