Arsenal suffered a major blow in their match against Crystal Palace, with Bukayo Saka injured. The English winger was decisive at the start of the match, offering an assist to Gabriel Jesus for the opener in the sixth minute. However, midway through the first half, Saka injured his leg while attempting a cross from the right wing, with Arsenal leading 2–1.
Saka collapses to the ground in the first period
He immediately collapsed to the ground in visible pain, forcing team doctors to intervene quickly. Unable to continue, Saka had to leave the field to receive treatment. The injury comes at a crucial time for Arsenal as they face a busy schedule over the festive period. The absence of Saka, one of the pillars of the Gunners attack, could have a major impact on the team's performance in the coming weeks.
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To summarize
While the schedule does not weaken for Arsenal, very bad news is emerging… Indeed, Bukayo Saka, the Arsenal striker, was injured during the Gunners' trip to the pitch of Crystal Palace.