Arteta said Saka will be sidelined for “more than two months” following surgery.

Arteta said Saka will

Arteta said Saka will be sidelined for “more than two months” following surgery.

Bukayo Saka is expected to miss “more than two months” of action following surgery on his damaged hamstring. According to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

The 23-year-old winger was injured during the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 Premier League. Victory over Crystal Palace on December 21. And had to use crutches to leave the stadium.

With nine goals and thirteen assists in 24 games across all competitions this season. Arteta said Saka will is a vital member of the Gunners’ squad.

Speaking following the victory that sent Arsenal up to second place, Arteta announced the timetable for the England international’s recuperation. Arsenal defeated Ipswich 1-0 on Friday night in their first game since Saka’s injury.

“He had a procedure,” stated the manager of the Gunners. Although everything went smoothly, he will regrettably be gone for a very long time.

“I believe it will be more than two months because I stated numerous weeks.

How much longer, I am not sure.

“It will depend on how the scar tissue heals and how mobile it is over the first week or two. It is really hard to say, let us see.”

However, Raheem Sterling has given Arsenal a much-needed fitness boost. And the attacker is anticipated to make a quicker than anticipated comeback.

Arteta had stated prior to the Chelsea loanee’s game agains. Ipswich that he would be sidelined for “weeks” due to a knee issue.

Sterling might soon be available for selection again, though, if the issue is not as serious as initially thought.

“Yes,” Arteta continued, “we have to observe how he evolves this week.” We most likely anticipated that the knee injury would take longer than it has in the past several days. We need him, so perhaps it is good news.

The next game for Arsenal, who are currently six points behind league leaders Liverpool. Is a trip to Brentford on New Year’s Day.