Arsenal Star Saka Pulls Up, Fans Panic Over Injury

Arsenal fans’ worst fears were realized after Bukayo Saka was substituted early on in Arsenal’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace.

The Gunners winger pulled up in the 23rd minute with an apparent hamstring injury after firing a low cross.

Saka hit the deck, holding the back of his right leg, and instantly signaled to the bench.

An Arsenal medic assisted him, but the 23-year-old couldn’t shake off the knock and Leandro Trossard replaced him.

Ian Abrahams revealed on commentary duty that Saka looked emotional as he walked towards the tunnel, describing him as ‘distressed’

Saka had previously picked up a hamstring injury on international duty in October during England’s defeat to Greece.
He then appeared to tweak it again during the club’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in November.

Gooners and boss Mikel Arteta will now sweat over the suspected injury’s severity during the hectic festive period.

Arsenal host Ipswich on December 27, before facing Brentford on New Year’s Day and Brighton away on January 4.

Saka’s reaction worries Arsenal fans, who fear he might face a lengthy injury layoff.

Saka has started all but one of Arsenal’s 17 Premier League matches so far this season.

The Three Lions forward has also started in five of the club’s Champions League fixtures, along with one Carabao Cup fixture.

As he has been in previous campaigns, Saka has been Arsenal’s standout player this term.

He has contributed nine goals and 13 assists across all competitions, just 12 goal involvements behind last season’s total.

Saka aimed to increase his total during his 250th appearance for Arsenal at Selhurst Park.

Only Cesc Fabregas and David O’Leary have hit the landmark milestone at a younger age than Saka.

Arsenal was leading 2-1 when Saka injured himself.

Gabriel Jesus scored twice, and Kai Havertz added the third goal in the 38th minute.

In the second half, Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice scored, bringing Arsenal within three points of league leaders Liverpool.

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