Gunners Boss Provides Positive Update as Champions League Semifinal Looms
Arsenal fans breathed a collective sigh of relief after manager Mikel Arteta played down concerns over Bukayo Saka’s ankle injury following Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town. The England winger was forced off in the second half after a reckless first-half challenge from Ipswich’s Leif Davis, who was shown a straight red card for stamping on Saka’s ankle.
Saka was later spotted icing his foot on the bench, sparking fears he could face another spell out injured. But Arteta moved quickly to reassure supporters after the match, telling Sky Sports: “He was sore because of the tackle, but it doesn’t look anything serious.” The news comes as a major boost for Arsenal, who face a season-defining Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain next week.
The Gunners’ emphatic win at Portman Road also kept the Premier League title race mathematically alive, denying Liverpool the chance to clinch the trophy this weekend. However, with the Reds heavy favorites and just five games remaining, Arsenal’s attention has firmly shifted to European glory.
Fresh off their stunning 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid, Arteta’s men now prepare for their first Champions League semifinal in nearly two decades. The first leg against PSG at the Emirates on April 29 represents a historic opportunity—Arsenal have never won Europe’s elite competition, and ending that drought would more than compensate for their likely Premier League near-miss.
For now, Saka’s fitness remains the immediate concern. But with Arteta optimistic and a week to recover, Arsenal’s starboy could yet have a defining role to play in their quest for continental immortality.
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