# Arsenal Star Saka Injured

> Arsenal's Bukayo Saka injured early in Champions League match.
- Title: Arsenal Star Saka Injured · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Arsenal's Bukayo Saka injured early in Champions League match. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka suffered a quadriceps injury early in the Champions League match against…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckg5j1zdn4m3o
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:51:56.994+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bukayo saka, arsenal, mikel arteta, champions league, bayern munich, quadriceps injury, eberechi eze, sports
## Saka's injury
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up a quadriceps injury in the 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich.

> does not look good at all
## Saka withdrawn
Saka was withdrawn after 10 minutes with a quad injury, replaced by Eze who scored the opening goal.
## Saka's recent issues
Saka has had fitness issues including an Achilles injury in March and hamstring surgery in December 2024.
## Saka's impact
Saka scored four goals in 11 appearances and helped Arsenal win the Premier League title.
## Team response
Noni Madueke switched to right wing after Saka's withdrawal and Eze scored the opening goal.
## Team concerns
Arteta says Arsenal will miss Saka's star power but has options to fill the gap.
## Key takeaway

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka suffered a quadriceps injury early in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the season.