Arsenal are set to hold talks with England medics following Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City, amid concerns over Bukayo Saka’s overall fitness.
Despite injury concerns about Saka heading into the international break, Gareth Southgate selected the attacker in his squad to face Australia and Italy.
There is a strong sense at Arsenal that Saka would benefit from a rest after Sunday’s game against champions City, regardless of whether he is deemed fit enough to face Pep Guardiola’s side.
Saka limped off in the first half of Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat in Lens, suffering with a suspected minor hamstring strain and a blow to his thigh.