The Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that forward Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “a few weeks” after suffering a hamstring injury during his side’s emphatic 5–0 victory over Leeds United. While the injury is a fresh setback on the opposite leg from his previous layoff, Arteta offered some relief by confirming surgery will not be required in this case.
Saka was forced off in the second half of the thrilling win—which also saw striker Viktor Gyokeres get on the scoresheet twice—and the imaging results show that, though serious, the new hamstring issue is less severe than his previous one.
Arteta acknowledged the blow, but reassured fans that there’s no longer a need for surgical intervention, unlike last season’s extended absence.
The impact of Saka’s absence is being felt across the squad, with Arsenal now coping with a mounting injury list—alongside Kai Havertz, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, and captain Martin Ødegaard, sidelined with a shoulder problem.
Looking ahead, the Gunners face a daunting trip to Anfield to face reigning champions Liverpool—a fixture that will be played without one of their most dynamic attackers. Yet, Arteta remains optimistic of their prospects, citing the resilience and depth within the squad as key to navigating this testing spell.
In summary, while Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury is undeniably a blow, the good news is that surgery has been ruled out and he is expected to be back in action in the coming weeks—offering some comfort to Arsenal’s mounting title ambitions and their fans.
