Mikel Arteta Reveals Why Bukayo Saka Started on the Bench Against Lille
The Arsenal coach explained that the England star was not feeling well, but still came on and changed a game the Gunners had been struggling to unlock.
Mikel Arteta explained that Bukayo Saka was not feeling completely well, which is why he started on the bench against Lille. With the game still level at halftime, Arsenal needed their star and the England forward agreed to come on despite not being at 100 percent. He ended up providing exactly the spark the Gunners needed, finishing with a goal and an assist in the 3-0 UEFA Champions League win.

Mikel Arteta Amatriain
Arsenal FC

Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka
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