Arsenal have been dealt a major injury setback after reports suggested Bukayo Saka could spend up to six weeks on the sidelines following the hamstring injury he suffered against Crystal Palace.
The England international was forced off during Arsenal’s emphatic 5-1 Premier League victory after pulling up while delivering a cross in the first half.
Softfootball understands manager Mikel Arteta confirmed after the match that Saka had experienced discomfort in his hamstring, with further assessments revealing the injury may keep him out for between four and six weeks.
According to reports from The Times, the winger is expected to miss several crucial fixtures, including matches against Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa.
The setback adds to Arsenal’s growing injury concerns, with Raheem Sterling, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko also unavailable. Gabriel Martinelli initially switched to the right wing following Saka’s withdrawal before Gabriel Jesus later occupied the role as Arteta reshuffled his attack.
Saka’s absence represents a significant blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions, given his consistent influence in the final third this season
