Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended himself as his team suffered another injury problem.

The Gunners head coach stated he had no regrets over playing Bukayo Saka against Lens in the Champions League.

Saka came off during the game with a hamstring injury, while Arsenal lost the contest 2-1 away from home.

“No," he responded when asked if he regretted his choice to play Saka, who was not fully fit ahead of the game.

“It was a knock that he picked up the other day, and he was perfectly fine.

“It wasn't an action [injury], it was a backheel that can produce this type of injury. Let's see what the extent of it is, and afterwards, it was too late as well.

“[Saka's other worries] were more knocks than any other thing. The last few that he had, he hasn't really missed games.

“We gave him a break against Brentford in the Carabao Cup, and that was all."