Arsenal's rising star, Bukayo Saka, faces an extended absence from the pitch after sustaining a hamstring injury during Saturday's dominant 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta announced.
Saka is expected to miss Friday's league clash against Ipswich Town, along with several upcoming matches. Despite this setback, Arteta remains optimistic that the 23-year-old can make a comeback before the season wraps up.
This season, Saka has been instrumental for Arsenal, contributing five goals and 10 assists, and helping the team climb to third place in the league standings. Unfortunately, his injury forced him off the field in the 22nd minute against Crystal Palace, and he had to leave the stadium on crutches.
In recent months, the England international has battled injuries, missing three Nations League fixtures, a league loss at Bournemouth, and Arsenal's Champions League triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk, all due to issues with the same leg.
Arteta attributed Saka's latest injury to a combination of factors, including the high number of games he has played, leading to wear and tear on his hamstring.
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