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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has broken silence on his injury after undergoing hamstring surgery.
The winger could be out for more than two months, as revealed by Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.
Saka had to be substituted after suffering the injury during the first half of Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on 21 December.
The Gunners beat Ipswich 1-0 at home in their first game since Saka's injury, but there are concerns about the team's attacking depth in his absence.
Being without Saka for an extended period will inevitably be a blow for Arsenal – he has contributed nine goals and 13 assists this season in all competitions.
Saka posted a photo of himself on Instagram after surgery and promised to come back stronger.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka broke his silence on his injury following hamstring surgery
Saka suffered the injury during Arsenal's victory over Crystal Palace on December 21.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Saka could be out for more than two months
He wrote: 'Most see the obstacles, but few see the opportunities. The recovery has begun and I am coming back stronger!'
'Thank you all for your messages.'
When asked about Saka's fitness after the win against Ipswich, Arteta said: “I would prefer to leave that with the doctor, but I can confirm that he (Saka) has had a procedure and will be out for many, many weeks.” “.
“I think it will be more than two months, I don't know exactly how long.”
Pressed about Saka's recovery timetable, the Spaniard said: “I think it will be more than two months.” I don't know exactly how much.
Kai Havertz, who scored the only goal against Ipswich, said the entire team will have to step up while Saka is out.
Havertz told Amazon Prime: “Everyone has to step up because we know that Bukayo Saka is a very important player for us.” But we have to adapt. “I try to help the team, today was a different role for me.”
Gabriel Martinelli started on the right wing for Arsenal against Ipswich, with Raheem Sterling also currently unavailable due to injury.
Kai Havertz says the entire Arsenal team must step up while Saka is unavailable
Arsenal's lack of attacking depth was accentuated by the fact that 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri was their only attacking option on the bench against Ipswich.
Saka's importance to Arsenal is such that he has already played 250 games at the age of 23, while contributing 67 goals and 63 assists.
There will now be more calls for Arsenal to sign another winger during the January transfer window.
Arsenal currently occupy second place in the Premier League: they are six points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
