Arsenal handed Bukayo Saka injury boost ahead of PSG clash

Arsenal have been handed a welcome boost ahead of their semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, with shaking off an injury worry.

The winger was a concern for ahead of the clash against Crystal Palace at the on Wednesday night. He was subbed off in the second half of the weekend’s game against Ipswich after being on the end of Leif Davis’ red card challenge in the first period.

In his pre-match press conference, and he was hopeful that Saka would be able to play against Palace. The game against the Eagles comes just under a week before the first leg against PSG.

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"Yeah, we have to wait and see now how he reacts after the session, but he's nothing too serious," he said. “I think he would have a good chance to play tomorrow [Wednesday].

Saka was named on the bench for the game. The good news for Arsenal is that he was brought on with 30 minutes of the game left to play.

His introduction to the pitch was greeted with cheers around the Emirates Stadium. Saka came through the final half an hour unscathed, meaning that barring any injuries in training ahead of the game, he should be fit enough to start the match against PSG.

Saka has been a key player for Arsenal this season, and was only denied a goal against the Eagles thanks to a brilliant save from Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard were on the scoresheet for Arsenal, but they were pegged back by a stunning finish from Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 83rd minute.