Saka's early exit forces Arsenal to reshuffle in Bayern clash

Bukayo Saka was forced to leave the field after just ten minutes of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich in Germany, leaving the Gunners a man down early in the first half. The 25‑year‑old limped off without any apparent challenge and was attended to by medics. The injury comes as Arsenal pursue a big result away from home.

Injury halts Saka's early involvement

Saka pulled up in pain immediately after attempting a cross‑field pass, kicking the turf before clutching his thigh. Replays showed he was unchallenged when making the pass, and he signalled to the bench before being replaced by Eberechi Eze. The incident was captured by Getty.

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Eze made the most of his unexpected introduction, rifling a left‑footed strike into the bottom right‑hand corner after 25 minutes. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review that initially flagged him offside. Ten minutes later, Bayern's Canadian winger Alphonso Davies equalised, latching onto an inch‑perfect through ball from Ballon d’Or candidate Harry Kane before slotting past David Raya.

Bayern missing Olise and Diaz after Viking drama

The German giants entered the match without Michael Olise and Luis Diaz, both absent from the start. In their previous Champions League outing they were held to a 3‑3 draw by Norwegian side Viking, after falling 2‑0 down after 38 minutes. Olise was sent off for two yellow cards in 30 seconds, and Harry Kane's double ensured Bayern avoided a shock defeat.

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Arsenal are bidding to continue their 100 percent start to this season's Champions League, having won their opening two fixtures without conceding. The Gunners reached the final of last season's competition, losing to Paris Saint‑Germain on penalties in Budapest. A win in Munich would preserve their unbeaten run and keep their European ambitions alive.

Saka has made ten appearances in all competitions for Arsenal this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist. His injury worries both club and country, as he is a regular starter for England. Thomas Tuchel will hope the winger is fit for the Three Lions' Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain in three weeks' time.

The Gunners will assess Saka's condition after the match, with medical staff determining whether he can feature in the upcoming league games. A swift recovery would restore Arsenal's attacking threat ahead of their domestic campaign.