Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury will keep him out for the rest of the season, according to a report.
Saka lasted less than 25 minutes when the Gunners traveled to Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park last Saturday. After his collision with Tyreek Mitchell, ArsenalThe club's prolific striker was left on his feet and had to be helped off the field. The 23-year-old was seen using crutches After Arsenal won 5-1.
boss Mikel Arteta revealed That Saka will be sidelined for “several weeks”. Without specifying a specific timetable for his recovery, speculation varied about his absence. Immediately after the incident, Arsenal's medical department feared the worst Daily Mail.
On the same day as the match, the Gunners carried out a scan on Saka to check if his hamstring had separated from the bone. Such an injury must be treated with surgery and players are usually sidelined for up to six months.
to He is believed to have avoided that disastrous outcome, although Arteta confirmed his hamstring had been torn.
Giving his first update on Saka's injury, Arteta revealed: “It could have been a lot worse, it could have been something else that could put you out for a year.”
Once it became clear that Arsenal would be able to rely on their number seven at some point again this season, Arteta took an optimistic stance. The Spanish coach claimed that the absence of his star player would make him a player “better manager”. Whether Arsenal would be a better team without Saka is another matter entirely.
Even if Saka is sidelined for six weeks – as initial reports suggested – he will do so Missed 11 matches In all competitions, including the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle, the FA Cup tie with Manchester United and league matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. However, there are real fears that the over-matched England international will be sidelined until March.
