The 14 Arsenal games Bukayo Saka could miss after Mikel Arteta update

flicky snitch December 28, 2024

Arsenal picked up a much-needed win on Friday night when they defeated Ipswich Town to move back into second place, six points behind leaders Liverpool having played a game more. The Gunners can’t afford to lose any more ground at this point, and especially not after losing one fo their most important and dangerous players.

Bukayo Saka picked up a hamstring injury during the recent win over Crystal Palace, and it has been confirmed that he has undergone a procedure to repair the issue. Here we take a look at the latest on the injury and the games Saka could miss.

What Arteta has said

Speaking after the win over Ipswich, Arteta said of Saka’s injury: “I would prefer to leave that to the doctor himself. But he had a procedure. Everything went well. But, unfortunately he will be out for many, many weeks.”

He added: “I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don't know exactly how much longer, I think it will depend, you know. How the scar tissue starts to heal the first week or so. The mobility of that. Let's see. It's very difficult to say.”

The games Saka could miss

Saka could miss some important games over the next two months as he works to get back on the grass. Here are the Arsenal fixtures across January and February, with an international break providing a potential window to return in early March.

Brentford vs Arsenal - January 1

Brighton vs Arsenal - January 4

Arsenal vs Newcastle United - January 7 (Carabao Cup)

Arsenal vs Manchester United - January 12 (FA Cup)

Arsenal vs Tottenham - January 15

Arsenal vs Aston Villa - January 18

Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb - January 22 (Champions League)

Wolves vs Arsenal - January 25

Girona vs Arsenal - January 29 (Champions League)

Arsenal vs Manchester City - February 2

Newcastle United vs Arsenal - February 5 (Carabao Cup)

Leicester City vs Arsenal - February 15