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Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has shared an emotional update from his hospital bed after surgery to fix a torn hamstring. This setback will keep him out for about two months. The injury happened during Arsenal’s big 5-1 win over Crystal Palace, leaving a big gap in both club and national team plans.
On Instagram, Saka posted a photo from his hospital bed with the caption: “Most see obstacles, but few see opportunities. Recovery has begun, and I’m coming back stronger! Thanks for all your messages #GodsPlan.” His determination matches the optimism of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who talked about the procedure after Friday night’s tough 1-0 win against Ipswich.
“He had a procedure. Everything went well, but sadly, he’ll be out for many weeks,” Arteta said. When asked about a timeline, he added, “I said many weeks, so I think it’ll be more than two months. It’s hard to say for sure; it depends on how the scar tissue heals and his mobility in the early stages of recovery.”
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Saka’s absence is a big challenge for Arsenal, who moved up to second in the Premier League after their narrow win over Ipswich. Even though they got three points from Kai Havertz’s goal, the Gunners struggled to match the flair and energy that Saka always brings.
Arteta recognized the gap left by the 23-year-old: “It will be different. The team needs time to adjust. In the second half, we showed some glimpses of what we can do, but we’re still learning to play without him.”
This season, Saka has been crucial for Arsenal, scoring nine goals and providing 13 assists in just 24 games. His impact on big matches has been key to the Gunners’ title hopes and England’s international efforts.
Against Ipswich, Gabriel Martinelli played on the right wing but had a tough time matching Saka’s mix of creativity and hard work. Arteta hinted at more tactical changes in the coming weeks: “It’s very different, but we will adapt. In the second half, I liked some things more. It will take time.”
The road ahead looks tough. Arsenal’s next league match is on New Year’s Day against Brentford, followed by an away game at Brighton. The schedule gets busier with the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle and an FA Cup third-round match against Manchester United coming up.
While Saka’s absence is a tough blow, his fighting spirit—on and off the pitch—still shines bright for Arsenal fans. As he starts his recovery journey, Arteta and the team need to find ways to adapt and keep their momentum going. One thing’s for sure: the Emirates crowd will be eagerly waiting for their star man to return to action.
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