Arsenal have just been informed that they are likely to be without Bukayo Saka for around 10 matches after he suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace.
Saka was forced off early in the 5-1 thrashing of Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches suggesting bad news for the Gunners. The expected timeline for his recovery has just been revealed and he is set to miss some crucial matches.
Mikel Arteta’s side can’t afford to lose their best attacker as their busy festive period continues with so many important matches just around the corner.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts after picking up an injury, before receiving medical treatment and later leaving the field, during the Premier League...
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What matches will Bukayo Saka miss for Arsenal?
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury, according to the Times. The winger will likely miss several key matches for the Gunners and he could be unavailable for as many as ten matches.
Four weeks would see him miss around five games but that would include the North London derby against Tottenham on January 15. Six weeks would be double that and he would be touch and go to face Manchester City at home.
Saka will miss the arrival of Ipswich Town on December 27 and then away trips to Brentford and Brighton. After that is a tricky run of games at the Emirates against Man United, Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Date Fixture Compeiton
27 Dec Ipswich (H) Premier League
1 Jan Brentford (A) Premier League
4 Jan Brighton (A) Premier League
12 Jan Manchester United (H) FA Cup
15 Jan Tottenham (H) Premier League
18 Jan Aston Villa (H) Premier League
22 Jan Dinamo Zagreb (H) Champions League
25 Jan Wolves (A) Premier League
29 Jan Girona (A) Champions League
2 Feb Man City (H) Premier League
Fixtures Bukayo Saka could miss
Who could replace Bukayo Saka for Arsenal?
Arsenal fans have tipped Gabriel Martinelli to replace Saka with the Brazilian being moved to right-wing as he was against Palace. The Gunners’ supporters were left impressed by the 24-year-old’s display on the other flank in South London.
Arteta’s other options include Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus. Nwaneri feels like the most suitable option given his potential and there is even reason to suggest this could be a silver lining for the N5 club.
How could Arsenal lineup vs Ipswich: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Havertz, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Martinelli, Jesus.
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