Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta allayed any fears relating to Bukayo Saka's health after earlier experiences that he was taking part in by a 'nagging harm' whereas away on worldwide responsibility. The Gunners are getting ready for his or her journey to Everton on Sunday, the place Arteta is anticipating to have the ability to name upon Saka as soon as once more.

While Saka was within the England group, the Daily Mail had claimed that he was being tormented by a recurring Achilles harm, which has hindered him since final season regardless of being probably the most constant and ever-present performers below Arteta, who was clear in his stance relating to the 22-year-old star.

"He’s fine," Arteta mentioned throughout his pre-match press convention on Friday when requested about Saka. "He trained normally today so there’s nothing to report there. Every player has pains or issues but it’s nothing to worry about."

The Spanish boss defined that there had been just one participant who was absent from coaching, Thomas Partey, who additionally missed the 3-1 win over Manchester United and worldwide responsibility with Ghana by harm.

"He’s still a few weeks away," Arteta added. "He’s got a muscle injury. He’s progressing well." Though there shall be inside considerations that Partey has picked up one other muscle harm, just like how he was saved out in direction of the tail finish of final season.

One participant that Arteta has no worries over is his captain Martin Odegaard, nonetheless, because the boss admitted that he needs the Norwegian to increase his keep on the Emirates - amid rumours that negotiations have begun over a brand new contract.

"He’s our captain, he’s a massive player for us," Arteta defined. "Really important for now and the future. We want to keep him here for a long time I’m always optimistic. We’re really close with him and his agent. Whenever that’s confirmed we will announce it."

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