Arteta explains Saka sub decision for fitness

Mikel Arteta clarified that the decision to withdraw Bukayo Saka at halftime was made to protect the forward as Arsenal enter the most important part of the campaign. The Arsenal boss emphasized that Saka is fresh and hungry, but his physical availability is a priority. toffler.lol

"We have to protect him. We need to ramp up his load but we need to be careful," Arteta stated. The manager noted that despite the early substitution, Saka’s impact in the first half proved his value to the team.