# Bukayo Saka Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for Arsenal Star

> Arsenal star Bukayo Saka injured in Champions League match, potential return date unclear.
- Title: Bukayo Saka Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for…
- Summary: Arsenal star Bukayo Saka injured in Champions League match, potential return date unclear. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka suffered a muscular leg injury during a…
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- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/bukayo-saka-injury-progress-potential-return-date-for-arsenal-star
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:01:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bukayo saka, arsenal, champions league, bayern munich, mikel arteta, quad injury, premier league, sports
## Arsenal star missing in Champions League clash
Arsenal were forced to go without Bukayo Saka in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich.
## Saka injured early in match
Saka went down inside the opening 10 minutes clutching his leg after kicking a lofted ball across the pitch.
## Saka replaced by Eberechi Eze
Saka needed assistance from training staff to stand up before hobbling down the tunnel.
## Saka's injury details
Saka suffered a muscular strain in his left leg after a scooping motion during a dribble against Bayern's Alphonso Davies.
## Saka's injury confirmed
Mikel Arteta confirmed Saka has a thigh injury but recovery timeline remains unknown.

> It doesn’t look good at all good
## Saka's injury history
Saka has no history of major quad injuries but missed 26 matches due to hamstring issues last season and 2024-25 season.
## Saka's potential return
Arteta hopes Saka returns for Everton match but may be sidelined for Liverpool clash.
## Key takeaway

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka suffered a muscular leg injury during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich, with no confirmed return date.