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Is Bukayo Saka fit to face Liverpool? If not who can replace him?

Bukayo Saka has missed the last two games for Arsenal. Gunners have not looked good in the final third without him. His availability against Liverpool is still a question. Here are latest news regarding Saka and who can replace him.

Saka was playing for England when he got injured. This came as a big blow for Mikel Arteta who was already missing Martin Odegaard. Gunners were doing well with captain as Saka was the one making things happen in final third.

But, Gunners found it very hard to attack without Saka in the last two games. They were only able to score 1 goal which too was an own goal from their opponent. This has made Arsenal fans pray that their key player is present to face Liverpool who are on the top of Premier League table.

Is Bukayo Saka fit to face Liverpool?

In the latest press conference, Mikel Arteta revealed that Saka has started training on the pitch. But, the Arsenal manager refused to give a clear answer which keeps Saka still in doubts to face The Reds.

“He’s done a bit of training on the grass. How far can we get him before Sunday is another question. We will see” – Mikel Arteta about Saka’s return.

Later, Arteta said that they are doing their best to have Calafiori, Saka and Timber available. But he added that at the moment it is very uncertain. Full press conference available on Official Arsenal Website.

Who can start in place of Saka?

We have seen Raheem Sterling take Saka’s place in the recent games. But the Chelsea loanee has not been able to leave his mark on the pitch. Mikel Arteta may hand him another chance or can change his lineup too.

We can see change in formation and any one of Sterling, Trossard and Jesus starting the game. But if Saka is fit, there is no doubt that the Arsenal academy product starts in his preferred position.

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