Bukayo Saka
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Mikel Arteta confirmed today that Bukayo Saka will be out for several weeks following the injury he picked up against Crystal Palace. The Arsenal manager revealed the Arsenal winger has torn his hamstring as he said: “It’s not looking good, he’s going to be out for many weeks.”
The Gunners are already six points behind league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League title race and the challenge to catch them has just got even harder following the news on Bukayo Saka.
Mikel Arteta will have to find a way to deal with the 23-year-old’s injury if Arsenal are to go on and win their first Premier League title in over 20 years.
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Mikel Arteta on dealing with no Bukayo Saka: “I’m putting some ideas together. I haven’t got there yet but I’ve got a few. It’s going to mean we are going to be different.
Mikel Arteta went on to mention the names of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri and even Kai Havertz as options to fill the right wing spot without Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling available.
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Mikel Arteta on Gabriel Martinelli at right wing: “He’s played there before. He did really well. He scored a goal, created an assist and is a good option to have.”
Raheem Sterling was unavailable for the game at Selhurst Park after picking up an injury in training last week. The Arsenal manager on Sterling: “He’s gonna be out for weeks. He needs further testing tomorrow to understand the extent of his injury.”
With Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling both out of action, Mikel Arteta will have to find new ways to get the Gunners attack clicking over the next few weeks.
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