Arsenal and Sunderland team news as Saka a major doubt and Xhaka out | OneFootball

Sunderland continue their Premier League campaign at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, with both Régis Le Bris and Mikel Arteta managing injury concerns. Key calls include Bukayo Saka’s fitness, Martin Odegaard’s availability, Granit Xhaka’s absence and Nilson Angulo’s potential involvement.

According to Sunderland Echo, Granit Xhaka will miss out as he recovers from an ankle issue, so he will not return to his former club.

Bukayo Saka is a major doubt after sitting out recent fixtures. Arteta has not disclosed details and he has not been ruled out, though reports suggest he is likely to miss at least another week.

Martin Odegaard missed the Carabao Cup win over Chelsea with what Arteta termed a niggle. He did not train on Thursday, leaving his involvement for this match uncertain.

New signing Nilson Angulo arrived on Wearside on Thursday night following his deadline-day move from Anderlecht. He is match fit and could feature from the bench, but is unlikely to start so soon after joining.

Source: Sunderland Echo