Arsenal's leading man, Saka, is feared to be hit with a vacant battlefield for up to ten games due to a muscle strain in his leg, a blow that will undoubtedly add insult to injury for the Gunners club.
Saka lasted just 23 minutes of the fixture against Crystal Palace before leaving the field with an injury. According to talkSPORT's Abrahams reporter, Saka exited the game with a pained expression and a depressed mood, which undoubtedly heightened concerns about the injury. Looking back, Saka has suffered more than one hamstring problem this season. Back in October, he missed part of the international campaign with a hamstring injury. He was unlucky enough to sprain the same part of his hamstring during the match against Chelsea last month, making his road to recovery even more bumpy.
The sight of Saka leaving the field on crutches after last weekend's match against Crystal Palace is yet another confirmation that his injury may not be optimistic. According to the Times analysis, if Saka's hamstring injury is diagnosed as a moderate strain, he will need at least four to six weeks of rehabilitation. This would see him miss a number of Arsenal's key campaigns in the coming months, including the North London derby with Tottenham, two Champions League matches, an FA Cup tie against Manchester United and a League Cup showdown with Newcastle.
Saka has had a stunning season, contributing 9 goals and 13 assists in 24 games for Arsenal, making him a key figure in the attacking end of the team. His absence will undoubtedly have a profound impact on Arsenal's tactical layout and performance. Arsenal need to find a replacement for Saka and hope he recovers soon and returns to the field.
