Arsenal followers’ worst fears have been realised with Bukayo Saka substituted early with a suspected hamstring harm.
The Gunners winger pulled up within the twenty third minute instantly after firing in a low cross at Crystal Palace in Saturday’s late kick-off.
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Saka hit the deck, the place he could possibly be seen holding the again of his proper leg, earlier than he immediately signalled to the bench.
An Arsenal medic got here to his help, however the 23-year-old was unable to shake off the knock, and was swiftly changed by Leandro Trossard.
talkSPORT reporter Ian Abrahams revealed on commentary obligation that Saka regarded emotional as he walked in the direction of the tunnel, describing him as ‘distressed’.
Saka had beforehand picked up a hamstring harm on worldwide obligation in October throughout England’s defeat to Greece.
He then appeared to tweak it once more throughout the membership’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in November.
Gooners and boss Mikel Arteta will now be left sweating over the severity of the suspected harm throughout a busy festive interval.
Arsenal host Ipswich on December 27, earlier than going through Brentford on New 12 months’s Day and Brighton away on January 4.
However Saka’s response might be an enormous concern for Arsenal followers as they worry he could possibly be set for a spell on the sidelines.
Saka has began all however considered one of Arsenal’s 17 Premier League matches to date this season.
The Three Lions ahead has additionally began in 5 of the membership’s Champions League fixtures, together with one Carabao Cup fixture.
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As he has been in earlier campaigns, Saka has been Arsenal’s standout participant this time period.
He has already chipped in with 9 targets and 13 assists in all competitions – simply 12 objective involvements off his tally from final season.
Saka would have been hoping so as to add to his tally at Selhurst Park on what was his 250th look for Arsenal.
Solely Cesc Fabregas and David O’Leary have hit the landmark milestone at a youthful age than Saka.
On the time of Saka’s harm, Arsenal led 2-1 due to Gabriel Jesus’ double, earlier than Kai Havertz added a 3rd within the thirty eighth minute.
A win for Arsenal will see them shut the hole on leaders Liverpool to a few factors.
