Another Arsenal star has suffered a new injury and could be out for a long period of time like Saka

Arsenal Things were shaken up when it emerged that another star is set to share the sidelines with Bukayo Saka for the foreseeable future, missing what is set to be the busiest time of the year.

Arsenal injuries pile up as Saka's hamstring injury timeline revealed

Mikel Arteta Arsenal have seen their season hampered by injuries since the opening day of the campaign, and now their worst fears have been realized.

After the absence of captain Martin Odegaard for a month Premier League Between the international breaks, Saka will now also be absent over the festive period and beyond.

Arsenal's talisman fell in the first half Winning over Crystal Palace 5-1 With no one around, he had to be replaced by Leandro Trossard, going straight down the tunnel. Now, Mikel Arteta has The extent of the issue was revealedAdmitting that his star will be out “for several weeks” due to a hamstring problem.

“It doesn't look good. He will be out for several weeks.” “It's a tough blow, but it will be a big exercise for us to overcome another challenge.”

Saka has played a vital role in Arsenal's revival in recent years, with the 23-year-old scoring five goals and providing 10 assists this season, more than any other north London player.

Now, the Gunners will need to look elsewhere for answers, with Gabriel Jesus a potential replacement for the winger, while Gabriel Martinelli fills in for the remainder of the clash against the Eagles. Inquire about the situation, Arteta He suggested that up to four of his players could fill the spot.

“Gabe (Martinelli) played there, Ethan (Nwaneri) played there, Leo (Trossard) can play there in terms of how the unit moves. Kai (Havertz) can play there. We will talk to them and understand how they feel.” “Turn it around.”

In more bad news for the Gunners, another star has been ruled out for almost the same period as Saka.

Another Arsenal star sidelined with a knee injury

This comes at a time when loan striker Raheem Sterling also suffered an injury and will be sidelined for weeks. The England international arrived from Chelsea over the summer, but has struggled for playing time in north London.

With Saka now injured, it would have been the perfect opportunity for the striker to step up, but he was missing from the team against Crystal Palace and Arteta shared. He has now revealed that it is because he was also injured. When asked about the 30-year-old, the Gunners boss confirmed that he, like Saka, will be out for “weeks”.

“He will be out for weeks. He will need more tests tomorrow to understand the extent of his injury. It is his knee.”

Arsenal's bad luck continues with injuries, which have seen Gabriel, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiore miss games in recent weeks, and now threaten to end their quest for the Premier League title. As January approaches, they may have to enter the transfer window in order to find a replacement.