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Where is Bukayo Saka?! Arsenal star's absence against Luton explained as Gunners' injury fears are eased

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The England international had to be subbed off against Manchester City in the 78th minute last week as Gabriel Martinelli replaced him. Now, Arteta has kept Saka out of the Gunners' matchday squad that will take on Luton Town on Wednesday. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️ 🔙 Zinchenko returns to left-back ⚖️ Smith Rowe in the middle 🆕 Nelson makes first league start of the season Let's get back to it, Gunners 👊 <a href="https://t.co/gJKLaKObv0">pic.twitter.com/gJKLaKObv0</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1775576532058079338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of the game, the Arsenal boss said, "He had to come off against Manchester City three days ago feeling something and he hasn't been able to do everything that we needed to give him the chance to start the game. So we have decided not to play him."

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

Other than the 22-year-old, first-team regulars like Declan Rice, Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus have also been kept out of the starting lineup, although, all three players have made it to the bench. Reiss Nelson has been handed his first start of the season as he replaced Saka on the right flank.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After facing the Hatters at home on Wednesday, Arteta's men will be next seen in action against Brighton on Saturday in the Premier League.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Where is Bukayo Saka?! Arsenal star's absence against Luton explained as Gunners' injury fears are eased | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta explained why he kept Bukayo Saka out of the Arsenal matchday squad against Luton Town.

Where is Bukayo Saka?! Arsenal star&apos;s absence against Luton explained as Gunners&apos; injury fears are eased

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