Arsenal feared Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury would keep him out for the rest of the season, according to a report.
Saka lasted less than 25 minutes when the Gunners traveled to Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park last Saturday. After a collision with Tyrick Mitchell, ArsenalHis prolific striker was left standing and had to be helped off the field. The 23-year-old was seen using crutches in after Arsenal's 5-1 win.
The manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Saka would be gone for “many weeks”. Without setting an exact timeline for his recovery, speculation about his absence has varied. Immediately after the incident, Arsenal's medical department feared the worst Daily Mail.
On the same day as the match, the Gunners scanned Saka to check if his navel had been separated from the bone. Such an injury must be treated with surgery and usually sidelines players for up to six months.
from It is believed to have avoided that disastrous result, although Arteta confirmed that the winger had been torn.
When giving his first injury update on Saka, Arteta revealed: “It could be a lot worse, it could be something else that could put you out for a year.”
After it became clear that Arsenal would be able to rely on their number seven at some point again this season, Arteta took an optimistic stance. The Spanish boss claimed the absence of his star player would make him one “best manager”. Whether Arsenal will be a better team without Saka is another matter entirely.
Even if Saka is out for six weeks – as initial reports suggested – he will they lose 11 games in all competitions, including the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle, an FA Cup tie with Manchester United and league games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. However, there are genuine concerns that the over-played Englishman will be out until March.