Bukayo Saka is reportedly set to miss up to 10 games after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace. The English winger pulled up with an issue in the first half of the Gunners' victory at Selhurst Park last Saturday (December 21).
talkSPORT reports that Saka will be out of action until February, a nightmare for Mikel Arteta's title challengers. Saka was forced off after just 24 minutes and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches after Arteta's side ran riot against the Eagles. His manager admitted he was 'pretty worried' about the condition of 43-cap England International and that the player was set to be assessed.
The 23-year-old has been a talismanic figure for Arsenal this season, posting nine goals and 13 assists in 24 games across competitions. He stepped up while captain Martin Odegaard was sidelined with an ankle injury earlier this season, but he's now headed for an extended period on the medical table.
Saka Expected to Be Out Until February
The Arsenal Ace Faces six weeks on the Sidelines
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Saka's hamstring injury means he'll at least miss 10 of Arsenal's upcoming games. There are huge encounters with Manchester United (FA Cup) and Tottenham (Carabao Cup) on the horizon.
Games Bukayo Saka Could Miss If Out For 4-6 Weeks
Match
vs. Ipswich Town (PL)
vs. Brentford (PL)
vs. Brighton (PL)
vs. Newcastle (EFL Cup Leg 1 S/F)
vs. Manchester United (FA Cup 5th Round)
vs. Tottenham (PL)
vs. Aston Villa (PL)
vs. Dinamo Zagreb (UCL)
vs. Wolves (PL)
vs. Girona (UCL)
A return for the Hale End Academy graduate could come in February at the latest, which might mean he returns to action against Manchester City (February 2, 2025). Arteta's side's win on the weekend put them back in the title equation after Everton held them to a frustrating 0-0 draw the week before. They sit third, six points behind leaders Liverpool who have a game in hand.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka receives medical attention after sustaining an injury Related
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