Bukayo Saka exits early in Champions League match against Bayern Munich
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Bukayo Saka was substituted due to a thigh injury in the 10th minute of Arsenal’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Saka experienced discomfort while attempting to play a pass and received treatment on the field before being replaced by Eberechi Eze. This injury marks another setback for Saka, who has struggled with various fitness issues over the past year. Mikel Arteta faces growing concerns about his squad depth, particularly with other players already missing. An update on Saka's condition is expected from Arteta post-match.
- •Saka left the match after 10 minutes due to a thigh injury.
- •Eberechi Eze replaced Saka shortly after his departure.
- •Arsenal is competing against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
- •Saka has faced multiple injury challenges over the past seasons.
- •Arteta will provide an update on Saka's status after the match.
- 8:31 PMESPN Soccer — Saka limps off in 10th minute of Arsenal match at Bayern
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal dealt major injury blow as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bukayo Saka forced off early into Bayern clash as Arsenal dealt huge injury blow
"Arsenal suffered a major injury blow on Wednesday as Bukayo Saka limped off early in the Gunners' UEFA Champions League match at Bayern Munich, with Eberechi Eze coming on as his replacement
"Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was substituted in the 10th minute of their Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
"Saka was replaced by Eberechi Eze inside 10 minutes
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerOct 21, 2026, 8:31 PMSaka limps off in 10th minute of Arsenal match at Bayern
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was substituted in the 10th minute of their Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 8:14 PMArsenal dealt major injury blow as Bukayo Saka limps off against Bayern Munich
Arsenal suffered a major injury blow on Wednesday as Bukayo Saka limped off early in the Gunners' UEFA Champions League match at Bayern Munich, with Eberechi Eze coming on as his replacement
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 7:25 PMBukayo Saka forced off early into Bayern clash as Arsenal dealt huge injury blow
Saka was replaced by Eberechi Eze inside 10 minutes
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