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There is no doubt that BUKAYO SAKA is among Arsenal’s most gifted players, always proving to be a challenge for any opponent – but the Gunners will have to cope without him for a while.
The England international had to leave the field just 23 minutes into Arsenal’s crucial 5-1 win over Crystal Palace due to a hamstring injury.
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Saka was later spotted leaving Selhurst Park on crutches.
Mikel Arteta expressed his worries about his vital player during the post-match press conference.
SunSport can provide further details, as the seriousness of Saka’s injury has now been clarified.
How long will Bukayo Saka be out injured?
Bukayo Saka is expected to be sidelined for as long as FIFTEEN matches due to a hamstring tear sustained against Crystal Palace.
This incident represents Saka’s third hamstring concern in the 2024/25 season, following a similar issue during international duty with England in October and November.
Fortunately, those prior injuries were not significant enough to keep him off the pitch for an extensive period.
What matches will Bukayo Saka miss for Arsenal?
Bukayo Saka will be absent from several pivotal matches, including the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle, the FA Cup third round encounter with Manchester United, and the North London derby against bitter rivals Tottenham.
Here’s the list of the 15 fixtures he is anticipated to miss:
Premier League unless noted
- Ipswich (H) – December 27
- Brentford (A) – January 1
- Brighton (A) – January 4
- Newcastle (H) – January 7 (Carabao Cup)
- Man Utd (H) – January 12 (FA Cup)
- Tottenham (H) – January 15
- Aston Villa (H) – January 18
- Dinamo Zagreb (H) – January 22 (Champions League)
- Wolves (A) – January 25
- Girona (A) – January 28 (Champions League)
- Man City (H) – February 1
- Newcastle (A) – February 5 (Carabao Cup)
- Leicester (A) – February 15
- West Ham (H) – February 22
- Nottingham Forest (A) – February 25
Recent comments
Arteta stated: “It’s not looking good. He’s going to be out for many weeks.
“I can’t provide specific details since I don’t have enough information — but it’s going to be a lengthy absence.
“The sample size for this case is very limited since he has faced minimal issues until now.
“However, considering how he recovers from game to game, we can hope to shorten that timeline.”
The Spaniard added: “He’s really upset. It’s evident that he hasn’t gone through an injury like this before, as he was quite emotional and low. We need to support him during this period.”
Arteta indicated that he will only look into the transfer market for a replacement if something “unbelievable” comes up in the next window.
He concluded: “My focus is entirely on our current squad — maximizing the resources we possess to stay competitive.
“We have various options available. However, if something exceptional arises, and if the club is willing, we may need to consider it.”
