Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be out of action for more than two months after undergoing surgery on his hamstring. infection.
while Initial fears of a season-ending injury quickly dissipatedSaka was diagnosed with a hamstring tear which reports claimed could keep the winger out of action For up to three months.
After keeping fans in suspense with a “several weeks” timeline, Arteta has now confirmed that Saka will not be seen for at least two months while he recovers.
Arteta said: “He underwent surgery and everything went well, but unfortunately he will be out of action for several weeks.”
“It will take more than two months. I don't know exactly how long it will take. It will depend on how the scar tissue starts to heal, in the first week or so, and the kinetics of that. It's very difficult to say.”
Arteta had previously hinted Immersion in the transfer market To find a replacement for Saka but then On Friday, they beat Ipswich Town 1-0He has backed his current crop of players to fill the void left by their spell.
He continued: “Bukayo's replacement will be the team.” “There were moments when things went well tonight and moments when you could see there was still work to do. But I'm sure we will do it. We have to rely on the team and not on individuals.”