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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “several weeks” as a result of a hamstring injury sustained during the club’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Saka, who already has ten Premier League assists to his name this season, was withdrawn just 24 minutes into the contest, much to the dismay of Gunners fans and staff.
Arteta said after the final whistle That he was “very worried” about the possible prognosis, Saka was later seen leaving Selhurst Park on crutches. The Spanish boss provided a more detailed update on Monday after various tests. “It doesn’t feel good,” Arteta declared. “He’ll be out for several weeks.”
The 42-year-old continued: “At some stage at this level you’re going to get injured. Unfortunately badly. It could be worse. It could be something else that could take you out for a year.”
While Arteta won’t be drawn on a specific number, The Times It is reported that Saka could be missing for between four and six weeks. Worryingly, this is his second hamstring issue this season after sitting out earlier in October.
With a packed fixture list across three competitions and no winter break this season, Armory Set to play 11 times over the next six weeks, that’s how many games Saka could miss if ruled unavailable for the long haul.
That run begins with a Premier League clash against Ipswich Town on 27 December and includes a Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United, an FA Cup third-round tie at home to Manchester United, a north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. , two Champions League games and a Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Saka will return to action in the final week of January after a short absence and will be available for the City clash on February 2.
When Arsenal returned from the November international break in better form, Arteta highlighted that it was Mostly due to increased availability of players After an injury emergency. Also No Now being sidelined for several weeks in 2025 is a significant blow.
Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures
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Date |
Competition |
They will protest |
|---|---|---|
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27/12/24 |
Premier League |
Ipswich (H) |
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01/01/25 |
Premier League |
Brentford (A) |
|
04/01/25 |
Premier League |
Brighton (A) |
|
07/01/25 |
EFL Cup Semi Final First Leg |
Newcastle (H) |
|
12/01/25 |
FA Cup Third Round |
Man Utd (H) |
|
15/01/25 |
Premier League |
Tottenham (H) |
|
18/01/25 |
Premier League |
Aston Villa (H) |
|
22/01/25 |
Champions League |
Dinamo Zagreb (H) |
|
25/01/25 |
Premier League |
Wolf (A) |
|
29/01/25 |
Champions League |
Girona (A) |
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02/02/25 |
Premier League |
Man City (H) |
