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Arsenal feared Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury would keep him out for the rest of the season, according to a report.
The sack lasted less than 25 minutes when the Gunners traveled to Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park last Saturday. After a collision with Tyreek Mitchell, ArmoryThe prolific forward was left on his haunches and had to be helped off the pitch. The 23-year-old was seen using crutches After Arsenal’s 5-1 win.
manager Mikel Arteta declared That Saka will be sidelined for “several weeks”. Speculations regarding his absence have varied, without putting a specific timeline on his recovery. Immediately after the incident, Arsenal’s medical department feared the worst Daily Mail.
On the same day of the game, the Gunners scanned Saka to check if his hamstring had separated from the bone. Such an injury must be treated surgically and usually sidelines players for up to six months.
No It is believed to have avoided a disastrous outcome, although Arteta confirmed the winger had torn a hamstring.
In his first injury update for Saka, Arteta revealed: “It could be worse, it could be something else that could take you out for a year.”
Once it became clear that Arsenal would be able to rely on their number seven again at some point this season, Arteta took an optimistic stance. The Spanish boss claimed that his star player’s absence had cost him a “good manager”. Whether Arsenal would be a better team without Saka is another matter entirely.
Even if Saka is ruled out for six weeks – as early reports suggest – he will Missed 11 matches In all competitions, including the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle, an FA Cup tie with Manchester United and league fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. However, there is real concern that an over-played England international will be out until March.
