Hamstring injury → Crutches Saka is shocked to miss up to 15 games, Arsenal is in a red light to compete for the championship...Tottenham's North London derby is also absent
Dec 25, 2024
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Depressing news has emerged that Bukayo Saka, who injured his hamstring (back muscle of his thigh), will miss up to 15 games. England's `The Sun' reported on the 24th(Korea Standard Time) that Arsenal's hopes of winning the title were hit hard as Saka was not allowed to play until March."Saka is unlikely to play in up to 15 matches at a crucial point in the season.'
Saka collapsed in the 17th round of the English Premier League (EPL) 2024-2025 season against Crystal Palace on the 22nd. Arsenal won 5-1, but Saka was replaced by an injury in the 24th minute of the first half.
Arsenal scored a cross with a 2-1 lead and suddenly collapsed clutching the back of their right thighs before complaining of pain. It's a hamstring injury. He was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, raising concerns.
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He continued "Saka's injury was shocking and emotionalAfter regretting "But looking at the way Saka has been recovering, we hope that we can make the period shorter " he stressed.
Arsenal are third in the EPL (33 points). The gap between the leading Liverpool (39 points), which has played one less game, is six points and the second-place Chelsea (35 points). Fourth place Nottingham Forest (31 points) have been chasing under the chin.
If Saka misses 15 games, Arsenal will have to face Newcastle United, Manchester United, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Manchester City in turn without Saka. The 'North London Derby' against Tottenham will be held on January 16 next year.
Arsenal also hurt their knee ahead of the game against Crystal Palace by backup winger Raheem Sterling. Sterling is also forced to sit out for several weeks.
Arteta is working on several options. Several factors need to be examined. I'm looking at a lot of things and looking for something I can do differently"And yet "I only focus on the team. Making the resources we have as competitive as possible..." he added.
Reporter Kim Sung-won, newsme@sportschosun.com .
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