Mikel Arteta handed major Arsenal injury concern ahead of Everton clash

Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka continues to be nagged by an Achilles injury that dogged him last season, according to the Daily Mail.

The Hale End academy graduate has established himself as one of the best right wingers in Europe over the last few years, netting 14 goals and providing a further 11 assists in the Premier League last term. Despite being just 22 years old he is one of the Gunners' most important players and the same goes for the England national team.

Therefore, it was slightly surprising to see Saka named on the bench for Tuesday night's friendly against Scotland but it is claimed that his omission was down to an Achilles issue. The Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate previously revealed the issue back in June following the youngster's unforgettable hattrick against North Macedonia.

Speaking about Saka's goals after that game, Southgate said: «We weren't surprised by the first one, that's how he's been all week, we hadn't seen the second one coming. I am delighted for him.

»He's had a slightly sore Achilles and it's another one where it would have been easy to lull out on the camp and miss out on a night like this that I'm sure will live with him forever."

He continued: “He’s had it for a few weeks. It is an injury that just needs managing… when you’ve had one of the best nights of your life, it’s a reminder that it’s worth going through these things.”

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be hoping that Southgate's decision to rest Saka against Scotland helps the talented youngster get back to full fitness ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Everton.

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