BUKAYO SAKA is certainly recognized as one of the most skilled players for Arsenal, continually presenting a challenge to every rival. Unfortunately, the Gunners will have to cope without him for a while.

The England international had to exit the field just 23 minutes into Arsenal’s impressive 5-1 win over Crystal Palace due to a hamstring injury.

Bukayo Saka is facing a lengthy time on the sidelines

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Bukayo Saka is facing a lengthy time on the sidelinesCredit: Getty

Saka was later spotted leaving Selhurst Park on crutches.

Mikel Arteta voiced his worries regarding his key player during the post-match press conference.

SunSport can shed light on the situation, as the severity of Saka’s injury has now been clarified.

How long will Bukayo Saka be out injured?

Bukayo Saka is anticipated to be sidelined for up to FIFTEEN matches following a hamstring tear sustained against Crystal Palace.

This marks Saka’s third hamstring issue this season, having previously encountered a similar problem while on international duty with England during the October and November fixtures.

However, those earlier injuries were not severe enough to necessitate an extended period away from play.

What matches will Bukayo Saka miss for Arsenal?

Bukayo Saka will miss several crucial matches, including the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle, the FA Cup third-round clash with Manchester United, and the North London derby against longstanding rivals Tottenham.

Here’s a list of the 15 fixtures he is expected 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

Mikel Arteta remarked on Monday that Saka, 23, will be out for “many weeks” — suggesting that the winger may miss a considerable part of the current season.

Arteta stated: “It’s not looking good. He’s going to be out for many weeks.

“I can’t provide specific details because I don’t have enough information — but it will be a prolonged absence.

“The sample size in this case is very limited as he has faced few issues until now.

“However, based on how he recovers from game to game, we can hope to shorten that timeline.”

The Spaniard added: “He’s quite upset. Clearly, he hasn’t dealt with an injury like this before, as he was visibly emotional and down. We need to support him during this period.”

Arteta will only look into the transfer market for a replacement if something “unbelievable” presents itself in the next window.

He concluded: “My focus is entirely on our current squad — optimizing the resources we have to stay competitive.

“We have multiple options available. However, if something extraordinary comes our way, and if the club is amenable, we might need to evaluate it.”