Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka made a surprise return to action on Sunday in the 4-0 win over Ipswich, with the English club’s boss Mikel Arteta confirming that Saka is fit despite minor injury concerns.
Saka was forced off before the hour mark after Ipswich defender Leif Davis caught him in the ankle during a tackle from behind. However, Arteta reassured fans on Tuesday that there were no serious implications and Saka would have a good chance to play against Crystal Palace in their final game before hosting Paris Saint-Germain next week.
The team is currently without Jorginho and Riccardo Calafiori due to injuries, but Arteta expressed optimism for Saka’s chances of recovery. The Gunners’ squad will face an important test as they prepare for the Champions League semi-final against PSG.
In the team news, Arteta made four changes from the side that beat Ipswich. Leandro Trossard started alongside Bukayo Saka, while Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly earned their first minutes ahead of PSG visitation. The starting XI includes Raya, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Saliba, Kiwior, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Sterling, Martinelli, and Trossard.
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