Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka ’emotional’ as he faces lengthy injury absence
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka ’emotional’ as he faces lengthy injury absence
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Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow after Mikel Arteta revealed a “really emotional” Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring tear. Saka, 23, left Selhurst Park on crutches after he went down in the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace holding his right leg on Saturday.
And the England international, who has scored nine times and created 12 goals in the Premier League and Champions League so far this season, now faces a sustained period on the sidelines. “It’s not looking good,” said Arteta about his star man. “He’s going to be out for many weeks. I cannot be too specific because I don’t know, but it will be many weeks.
“It’s a huge blow. He’s obviously a big player for us and you just have to see the impact that he has had on the team. But it’s going to be a really good exercise for us to think of ways to overcome another challenge because we’ve had a lot over the season.”.
Saka’s injury comes at a pivotal time in Arsenal’s campaign with nine fixtures in January – including an FA Cup third-round clash against Manchester United and the opening leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle – following their final game of 2024 against Ipswich at the Emirates on Friday.
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