Saka might miss NLD, essential cup ties and Champions League matches with damage

Bukayo Saka might miss as much as TEN Arsenal video games after sustaining a hamstring damage throughout their win at Crystal Palace.

The winger pulled up within the twenty third minute with an obvious hamstring damage instantly after firing in a low cross at Palace in Saturday’s late kick-off.

Saka hit the deck, the place he might be seen holding the again of his proper leg, earlier than he immediately signalled to the bench.

An Arsenal medic got here to his support, however the 23-year-old was unable to shake off the knock, and was swiftly changed by Leandro Trossard.

talkSPORT reporter Ian Abrahams revealed on commentary responsibility that Saka regarded emotional as he walked in the direction of the tunnel, describing him as ‘distressed’.

Saka had beforehand picked up a hamstring damage on worldwide responsibility in October throughout England’s defeat to Greece.

He then appeared to tweak it once more throughout his membership’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in November.

The participant was pictured leaving Palace’s floor on crutches after the sport on December 21

Gooners and boss Mikel Arteta will now be left sweating over the severity of the suspected damage throughout a busy festive interval.

The Occasions studies if Saka’s hamstring damage is reasonable then it will take between 4 and 6 weeks for him to make a restoration.

By the tip of January, Arsenal could have performed ten video games, which incorporates league showdowns with Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton, whereas their first match of February sees them tackle reigning Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis.

Additionally in that run are two Champions League group stage video games, Arsenal’s FA Cup conflict at house to Manchester United in addition to the primary leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie in opposition to Newcastle.

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Arteta conceded after Arsenal’s victory that he’s involved over the participant’s knock.

He mentioned: “We’re fairly fearful about Saka’s damage. He grabbed his hamstring and couldn’t proceed. He should be assessed however we’re fairly fearful, sure.”

Saka has began all however certainly one of Arsenal’s 17 Premier League matches to date this season.

The Three Lions ahead has additionally began in 5 of the membership’s Champions League fixtures, together with one Carabao Cup fixture.

As he has been in earlier campaigns, Saka has been Arsenal’s standout participant this time period.

He has already chipped in with 9 targets and 13 assists in all competitions – simply 12 aim involvements off his tally from final season.

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Saka would have been hoping so as to add to his tally at Selhurst Park on what was his 250th look for Arsenal.

Solely Cesc Fabregas and David O’Leary have hit the landmark milestone at a youthful age than Saka.

Arsenal’s subsequent match sees them tackle Ipswich City on the Emirates Stadium on December 27, stay and unique on talkSPORT.

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