Arsenal have received encouraging news after medical scans revealed that neither Bukayo Saka nor Martin Odegaard sustained long-term injuries during Saturday\'s 5-0 victory over Leeds United at Emirates Stadium.
Manager Mikel Arteta initially feared Saka had suffered a \"significant\" hamstring injury after the winger left the pitch in the second half. Captain Odegaard also departed during the first half while clutching his right shoulder. Sources with knowledge of both players\' situations told The Athletic that scans showed the injuries are not as serious as first feared.
The injury concerns came at a particularly sensitive time for Arsenal. Saka missed four months of last season following hamstring surgery on his right leg. A fresh problem for the England international, who scored Arsenal\'s second goal on Saturday, would have been a major setback ahead of the crucial Liverpool fixture.
While it remains unclear whether either player will be available for Sunday\'s match against the Premier League champions at Anfield, both are now not expected to face significant time on the sidelines.
The positive news provides relief for Arteta, who is already managing several injury concerns. Arsenal were without Kai Havertz, Ben White, Christian Norgaard, and Gabriel Jesus for the Leeds victory. Havertz sustained a knee injury during the opening weekend, prompting the club to complete the $84 million signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
New signing Eze could potentially make his Arsenal debut at Anfield if Saka and Odegaard remain unavailable for the Liverpool clash.