Bukayo Saka Faces Weeks on Sidelines with Hamstring Injury
Arsenal winger's absence comes as the team aims to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.
- Bukayo Saka sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace, leaving the pitch in the first half and later seen on crutches.
- Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Saka will be out for 'many weeks,' calling the injury a major setback for the team during a critical phase of the season.
- Saka has been a key player for Arsenal this season, contributing 15 goals and assists in the Premier League, second only to Mohamed Salah in assists across Europe's top leagues.
- Arteta may rely on internal solutions like Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, or Gabriel Jesus to cover Saka's position, while also considering January transfer options for reinforcement.
- Arsenal sits six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand, intensifying the challenge of maintaining their title hopes without Saka.