Arsenal received a potentially significant boost after Buka Yosaka was seen alongside the team before the fixture ahead of the Premier League showdown with Manchester City. The Winger was a big doubt for the gunner after being injured during his victory over Leeds last month.
This setback forced him to withdraw from England’s international obligations, forcing a mismatch between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Before the match, Mikel Arteta proposed that a last-minute decision would be made regarding Saka’s participation in City.
His presence with the team suggests he can feature on match-day teams.
At a pre-match press conference, Arsenal managers commented on Saka, Martin Odegard and Ben White.
He continued: “Everything has changed for them so far, and there’s still some things to clear, and there’s more information, whether tomorrow is part of the team or not, they’re part of the team or not.”
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As a further indication that Saka might feature against City, BBC Sport claims that the winger has rejoined the full first team training before the encounter.
The report says “early signs” suggest that he could choose for the conflict.
Club Captain Odegard also strengthened his training regime, but he may not be ready to return to the city.
The midfielder had to leave the pitch during last weekend’s victory over Nottingham Forest, and was significantly absent from the team for this weekend’s match on a regular walk around London.
