Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has vowed to return stronger after an operation that will rule him out for around two months.
The 23-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on December 21.
“The majority see the obstacles, but few see the opportunities,” Saka posted on Instagram with a photo of him on a hospital bed.
“The recovery has begun and I am coming back stronger! Thank you all for your messages,” the England international wrote.
Following their 1-0 win against Ipswich on Friday, the Arsenal manager had confirmed that Saka had undergone the operation.
Our November player of the month, Bukayo Saka! pic.twitter.com/hweZPh7oSQ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 16, 2024
“He has undergone a procedure. Everything went well, but unfortunately he will be out for many, many weeks,” Arteta said.
“I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don't know exactly how much longer. It will depend on how the scar tissue starts to heal, the first week or so, the mobility of that. Let's see, it's very hard to say.”
Saka's absence will be a huge blow to the Gunners, who now sit second in the Premier League and six points clear of leaders Liverpool.
He has scored nine goals and thirteen assists in 24 games in all competitions this season, including fifteen goals in the league.
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