Bukayo Saka in action for Arsenal against Fulham (Photo by Ryan Pearce/Getty Images)
Bukayo soccer hamstring injury comes at ‘perfect time’ for Arsenal
That’s according to former Tottenham, Newcastle and England striker Les Ferdinand, who believes the winger could benefit from a rest over the festive period.
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Saka has arguably been Arsenal’s best player this season, with nine goals and 13 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions. This included a stunning return of five goals and 10 assists in 16 Premier League outings.
However, Saka lasted just 24 minutes of Arsenal’s clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday evening before going off with a hamstring injury.
The Gunners won 5-1 without Saka at Selhurst Park but could miss him during the festive period, especially with EFL Cup and FA Cup ties against Newcastle United and Manchester United respectively coming up in January.
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“He felt something in his hamstring, he couldn’t continue,” the Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said Saka. “He needs to evaluate who’s really worried about it.”
While Saka’s absence is undoubtedly a blow for Arsenal, Ferdinand believes it comes at the best possible time, giving him the chance to rest and come back fresh for the final sprint.
“If there was ever a good time to get injured, it would be now. If he were to be out for a spell it would be over this Christmas,” the Sky Sports pundit said (via TBR)
“Look at the games you’ve come up with, no Champions League, give him a bit of time to rest, we talk about players playing a lot, I don’t think he’s had a period where he’s been out. any time
“I think if he’s out for a while now, it’ll put them in a good position when it starts around January, February.”
