Arsenal fears that Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks due to a quadriceps injury sustained during their Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The injury forced him off in a challenging 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

On Friday afternoon, Saka is set to undergo an MRI scan to further evaluate the injury, which has been complicated by fluid accumulation around the affected muscle. Preliminary assessments from club medics suggest he could miss at least six weeks, with the possibility of a longer absence.

This potential setback means Saka would miss several crucial matches for the Gunners, as well as England's upcoming Uefa Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta commented on the situation, stating, "We need a few more scans and opinions from the specialists. When a player has to walk off the pitch, he is struggling to walk without any pain, and is restricted to movement; it is not a good sign."

Saka's absence will be felt in Saturday's Premier League match against Everton, where second-placed Arsenal aims to close a three-point gap on leaders Manchester City. The talented forward has dealt with various fitness issues recently, including an Achilles injury that limited his game time towards the end of the last season and during the World Cup.

In previous competitions, Saka had to manage his fitness, missing the March international break and several games for Arsenal. He also underwent surgery for a hamstring injury in December 2024, which kept him out for 101 days in the 2024-25 campaign.