Arsenal and England dealt huge injury blow as Saka limps off injured

Bukayo Saka: The 21-year-old limped off with an injury (Image: Twitter)Arsenal have been handed a major injury scare after Bukayo Saka limped off during their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The 21-year-old sparked concerns over his fitness after suffering a knock and was replaced by Mikel Arteta after 27 minutes when it became apparent the youngster could not continue, raising fears about his chances of making England’s squad for the World Cup.The winger, who had assisted Gabriel Martinelli for the opening goal after just five minutes to put Mikel Arteta’s side 1-0 up, appeared to take a knock when challenged by Forest full-back Renan Lodi.Saka got back to his feet shorlty after the challenge and looked to be able to continue as he ran around freely. However, he was in constant communication with Arteta on the touchline and he seemed to agree with the Arsenal boss that he should be taken off, as he signalled to the bench that he wanted to be substituted.Reiss Nelson was brought on from the bench to replace his fellow Hale End academy graduate, leaving Arteta to fret over the seriousness of his injury. Bukayo Saka: The winger suffered a knock (Image: Getty Images)Club doctor Gary O’Driscoll continued to assess Saka as he tried to carry on, but the experienced medic with Arteta made the decision to withdraw him from proceedings to avoid exacerbating the issue.Saka has played in every match across all competitions so far this season under Mikel Arteta, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 16 appearances and is regarded as one of the first names on the teamsheet.The highly-rated winger, who can also play at wing-back, is expected to start for England at the World Cup in Qatar next month, so his substitution may prove to be a slight concern for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate with the tournament only three weeks away.We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/footballStay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time.We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.