Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, initially given a welcome injury boost after being subbed off, was later ruled out of the squad for the match against Luton Town on Wednesday. Despite being seen in training ahead of the game and Mikel Arteta's assurance that Saka was 'fine' and ready to feature, the decision was made not to play him due to concerns arising from an injury sustained in the previous match against Manchester City, after hobbling off. This marks only the second occasion this season that Arsenal has had to play without Saka tonight. The lineup for the game includes Thomas Partey, Nelson, Smith Rowe, Trossard, and Zinchenko, with Gabriel Jesus, Jorginho, Kiwior, and Declan Rice on the bench. Arteta explained, "He had to come off against Man City feeling something and he hasn't been able to do everything that we needed to give him the chance to start. So we have decided not to play him."
Mikel Arteta has answered the question of why Bukayo Saka won't feature against Luton 💬 "He had to come off against Man City feeling something and he hasn't been able to do everything that we needed to give him the chance to start. So we have decided not to play him." #ARSLUT https://t.co/dCXdkygY5v
Bukayo Saka remains absent for Arsenal as they host Luton #ARSLUT https://t.co/dbKSrzOtQU
For just the second time this season @Arsenal take to the field without Bukayo Saka! #ARSLUT https://t.co/IKSSFWKv9X
🚨🔴⚪️ Bukayo Saka, NOT in Arsenal squad tonight. Thomas Partey, Nelson, Smith Rowe, Trossard, Zinchenko start. Gabriel Jesus, Jorginho, Kiwior, Declan Rice benched. https://t.co/dRyVDLV4Yp
Saka ✅ Bukayo Saka is in Arsenal training ahead of tomorrow's game against Luton after hobbling off against Manchester City on Sunday, https://t.co/3TtnNYcKUm
Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is "fine" and ready to feature for Arsenal against Luton Town on Wednesday. #AFC More from @ArtdeRoche ⬇️ https://t.co/d1el1nGnWN
BREAKING: Bukayo Saka injury update provided by Mikel Arteta ahead of crunch Arsenal clash with Luton https://t.co/97dnqseHf3
Bukayo Saka gives Arsenal welcome injury boost after being subbed off https://t.co/Tk79GpzqZP