Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted he was “very concerned” about the injury Bukayo Saka suffered during the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Talisman forward It lasted less than 25 minutes Before he was forcibly removed during Arsenal's trip to Selhurst Park. The Gunners had already scored two goals, with Gabriel Jesus opening the scoring in the sixth minute after receiving a cross shot by Saka at the back post.
Arteta's side He scored three more times In the absence of the winger to consolidate third place, but the Spanish coach was more concerned with the health of his player after the match.
“He felt something in his hamstring and couldn't continue.” Arteta He explained. “He's going to have to be evaluated. (I'm) very concerned about that.”
It appeared that Saka suffered his final muscle injury after his collision castle Left-back Tyreek Mitchell. The defender attempted to block a pass from Martin Odegaard, leaving the Arsenal star collapsed in a heap on the turf.
Arteta, who has enhanced his playing reputation Injury-related mind gameswas not in a position to provide a timetable for Saka's recovery shortly after the final whistle. “It's hard,” he shrugged. “They tested him but it is very difficult to say how bad he is.”
The sight of Saka writhing on the ground is nothing new. However, the 23-year-old is rarely forced off the field. no A player in Arsenal's history in the English Premier League He has made more consecutive appearances than the durable winger. Saka has missed just four Premier League matches over the last three-and-a-half years.
However, this is the third time The England international has suffered a knock to his right hamstring this season. “I'm not sure if it's exactly the same, it's in the same leg,” Arteta said. “I don't know how big it is, but he already had two.”
