Revealed: Extent of Bukayo Saka's injury and how many games he would miss for Arsenal

Arsenal faces a major setback ahead of their important Premier League clash with Liverpool as key players Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are set to miss the match due to injuries sustained in Saturday's 5-0 home win against Leeds United.

The injuries come at a critical time for the Gunners, just a week before their trip to Anfield.

Twenty-three-year-old Bukayo Saka is set to miss not only the Liverpool game but also England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, with the forward expected to be out for up to four weeks.

During the four weeks, he will miss Arsenal’s clashes against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.

Saka went off with a hamstring injury in the second half of the game. While the injury is not believed to be as serious as the one that sidelined him for three months last season, it is still a major concern for Arsenal.

Adding to the club's woes, captain Martin Odegaard is also a major doubt for the game at Anfield.

The 26-year-old playmaker suffered a shoulder injury in the first half and was seen leaving the stadium with his arm in a sling.

Although he has not been officially ruled out of the Liverpool match, there is a general understanding that he will be sidelined for a short period.

The timing of the injuries will put manager Mikel Arteta’s new-look squad to the test.

This summer, Arsenal added a deeper pool of attacking talent, including Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze.

These new signings, along with established players like Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Max Dowman, will be relied upon to mitigate the absences of Saka and Odegaard.