Hey football fans! ⚽
Bad news for Arsenal supporters: Bukayo Saka, one of the team’s brightest stars, is going to be out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury. 😢 (A hamstring injury means he hurt a muscle at the back of his thigh.)
During the match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Saka had to leave the field in the 22nd minute because of the injury. He even left the stadium on crutches! 🩼
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, said that Saka will miss Friday’s game against Ipswich Town, and possibly more matches after that. But don’t worry too much—Arteta hopes that the 23-year-old winger will recover before the end of the season. 🤞
This season, Saka has scored five goals and made ten assists (an assist is when a player helps another team member score a goal), helping Arsenal reach third place in the Premier League standings. He’s been a key player for the team! ⭐
This isn’t the first time Saka has had trouble with the same leg. Earlier in October and November, he missed some important games, including England’s Nations League matches and Arsenal’s Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
Coach Arteta believes that Saka’s injury happened because he’s been playing so many games lately. Sometimes, when you play a lot without enough rest, your muscles can get hurt. So it’s important for players to take care of their bodies. 💪
Let’s all wish Bukayo Saka a speedy recovery! Get well soon, Saka! 🙏
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Arsenal's Saka out for many weeks with hamstring injury, Arteta says
cgtn.com
