Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has shared a grim picture of his hospital stay after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury.
Saka, 23, is set for a spell on the sidelines and for the boss Michael Arteta It is estimated to be as long as two months.
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Sharing a post on Instagram, Saka wrote: “Most see obstacles, but rarely see opportunities.
“Recovery has begun and I’m coming back stronger! Thanks everyone for your messages.”
This English winger went down in the first half of the match against the Premier League Crystal Palace His hamstring was caught and confirmed after the injury.
After leaving Selhurst Park on crutches, fans were concerned about their star man, who has scored nine times and assisted 13 in 24 games in all competitions this season.
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 5-1 Gabriel is Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli And Declan Rice.
The North London side also won 1-0 Ipswich Town In their first match at home, they were without Saka.
Providing an update on Saka, Arteta said he had ‘a procedure’, adding that “everything was fine, but unfortunately he will be out for many, many weeks.
“I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don’t know exactly how many more days.
“It will depend on how the scar tissue begins to heal, in the first week or so. Let’s see, it’s hard to say.”
would be the obvious replacement for Saka Chelsea Borrower Raheem Sterling – who is also recovering from a knee injury.
Fortunately for Arsenal, the team are hoping to have the 30-year-old Sterling available again soon with a welcome fitness boost.
Arteta insisted they ‘have to see how he evolves this week’ regarding Sterling’s progress.
“We probably expected the knee injury to take longer than the last few days. Hopefully that’s good news because we need him.”
The Gunners are next in action on New Year’s Day when they take on London rivals Brentford.
Arsenal are second in the table, currently six points behind LiverpoolThose who have a game on their hands.
