Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the injury status of Bukayo Saka after he was substituted in the victory over Ipswich Town.
was on the receiving end of a challenge from the host's full-back Leif Davis in the first-half that resulted in him being sent off. Davis, who caught the back of Saka's ankle with his studs, apologised to the home supporters as he left the pitch.
In the second half, Saka was replaced and the winger was seen strapping ice to his ankle sparking concern among the fanbase that another spell on the sidelines could be on the horizon.
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But speaking to Sky Sports after the game, alleviated concerns.
"He was sore because of the tackle but it doesn't look anything serious," Arteta said.
In midweek, Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals of the after beating Real Madrid 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate. Next up for the Gunners is a two-legged tie against PSG who beat Aston Villa to make it to the final four.
Arsenal denied the chance to clinch the title on Easter Sunday with their victory over .
Had the Gunners lost and the Reds beaten Leicester City, they would have been crowned champions but the title race remains alive and kicking heading into the final five matches of the season.
That being said, Arsenal are not expected to catch Liverpool and it seems only a matter of time before the Merseyside club claim the crown.
The disappointment of missing out on the Premier League will diminish if Arteta's men can win the Champions League.
The Gunners have not won the pinnacle of European football in their history and nearly all of the club's focus is on success in that competition now.
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final takes place on Tuesday, April 29 at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have not won the pinnacle of European football in their history and nearly all of the club's focus is on success in that competition now.The first leg of the Champions League semi-final takes place on Tuesday, April 29 at the Emirates Stadium.
