Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury leaves Arsenal searching for solutions. Mikel Arteta expresses hope in existing players to fill the void.
Mikel Arteta has said that he and Arsenal must find a solution to cope without Bukayo Saka after confirming the England forward is set to be sidelined for “many weeks” due to the hamstring injury he sustained against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Saka was pictured leaving Selhurst Park on crutches after he limped off during the first half of his side’s, with Arteta confirming on Monday that the 23-year-old has torn his hamstring.
The Arsenal manager also revealed that back-up Raheem Sterling is likely to be out for several weeks after picking up a knee injury in training. Asked how he plans to replace Saka – who has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists this season in all competitions – Arteta admitted that he has yet to formulate a plan but is hoping that existing players at the club can help to fill the void, rather than having to bring in reinforcements in January. It is possible – likely, even – that Gabriel Martinelli will play on the right of Arsenal’s attack instead, with Leandro Trossard taking his place on the left. “I’m putting some ideas together. I haven’t got there yet but I have a few,” Arteta said. “I want to speak with them as well to understand how we are going to generate that and take it in a positive way. It means we’re going to be different. We went through the period with Martin and the period with five, six defenders missing. We’re looking at it with positive energ
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