Arsenal XI vs Bournemouth: No Saka - Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest

Arsenal are today without Bukayo Saka for their Premier League trip to Bournemouth today.

Saka limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury during England’s 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday night.

The winger underwent a scan and was released from the England camp before their win over Finland on Sunday.

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England interim boss Lee Carsley suggested the injury was not serious and there is optimism that Saka will be fit for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth.

“It’s not a serious injury,” said Arteta on Friday. “He’s evolving really well. He’s done a few things in the last few days when he came back from the national team after the second game.

“We are hopeful. We have a training session this afternoon and he did some bits yesterday, so let’s see if he can make it on time.”

Captain Martin Odegaard (ankle) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) are still out injured, while goalkeeper Neto is unavailable this weekend as he is on loan to Arsenal from Bournemouth.

Starting Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Partey, Merino, Sterling, Trossard, Havertz

Subs: Setford, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Jesus, Kabia

Saturday 5.30pm BST, Sky Sports

Venue: Vitality Stadium