Arsenal FC are currently second in the Premier League standings, although the season has been a mix of highs and lows.
Fans had hoped for a stronger position at this point, but Arne Slot’s Liverpool side has shocked everyone by taking the top spot in the league ahead of the Gunners.
Despite this, Arsenal are enjoying an impressive 11-match unbeaten streak following their recent 1-0 victory against Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium.
While the team is finally gaining momentum, injuries continue to plague Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Key players such as Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Mikel Merino have missed parts of the season due to injuries, causing significant concern for Arsenal FC.
The latest setback is the news that their standout player this season, Bukayo Saka, will be sidelined for over two months.
Saka suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and Arteta has confirmed that the England international will be out for an extended period.
“He has had a procedure and everything went well, but unfortunately he will be out for many, many weeks,” Arteta stated, as reported by Sky Sports.
“It will be more than two months. I don’t know exactly how much longer. It will depend on how the scar tissue starts to heal, the first week or so, and the mobility of that. It is very difficult to say.
“The replacement of Bukayo is going to be the team. There were moments where it flowed well tonight and moments where you could see there is still work to do. But I am certain that we are going to do that. We have to rely on the team and not the individual.”
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In light of Saka’s injury, Arsenal FC must consider making a new signing during the January transfer window.
The impact of Saka’s absence could mirror how Rodri’s injury has weakened Manchester City, as he has been a crucial player for Arsenal.
Without Saka, the team’s creativity and goal-scoring ability are significantly diminished.
Mikel Arteta needs to utilize the upcoming transfer window to secure a signing for the right-wing position if he hopes to salvage Arsenal’s season.
Saka’s injury may prompt the Gunners to pursue PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani.
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