Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta recently spoke about the striker's injury Bukayo Saka Sustainable, pointing to the latter's “amazing” record over the past six years.
Saka, who has developed into one of Arsenal and England's best players over the past few seasons, suffered a hamstring injury in their previous match against them. Crystal Palace On December 21st.
Speaking in the pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's match against Ipswich Town at home, Arteta felt Saka would be fine soon.
Arteta said: “When you look at his history in six years, it is unbelievable. It is very difficult to find a stronger player in the league, especially at his age. It is an injury and he will be fine.”
Initial speculation is that the 23-year-old is expected to return by mid-February next year.
Primarily playing as a right-winger, Bukayo Saka has scored five goals and provided 10 assists in the Premier League this season. He started in all 16 matches he played before suffering the injury.
His absence will be a major blow to Arsenal's chances in the second half of the season.
“We are looking at all options” – Mikel Arteta on managing Arsenal without Bukayo Saka
However, manager Arteta feels that Arsenal can manage without Saka, and that they will give their best on the pitch. The Spaniard said he will also ask his wingers to make sure they don't want someone to copy Saka, and to be themselves when they go out to play, he said. arsiblog.
“We are looking at every option we can make, especially since we lost two (players). We will be different, trying to be the same but worse, I don't want to. Someone is trying to make an (impression).” Arteta said: “Bukayo (I don’t want to), this player must be the same and for the team to be the same.”
The Gunners are currently ranked fourth in the English Premier League with 33 points. They will next play against Ipswich Town on Friday 27 December.
Edited by Ankush Das