Arsenal taking no risks with Bukayo Saka as possible new return date emerges
Any Arsenal hopes that Bukayo Saka may return ahead of schedule to compensate for the loss of. Kai Havertz were douse as fresh details of his potential return date last night.
The Gunners’ hopes of overhauling Premier League สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน leaders Liverpool receive a slight shot in the arm on Wednesday night after the Reds were held 2-2 by Everton in the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
With 14 games remaining and a deficit of seven points to make up, there is plenty of time to turn the tables but Arsenal are fast running out of attacking options.
Confirmation that Havertz would miss the rest of the season arrive yesterday afternoon after the Germany international picke up a hamstring injury, that like Saka’s, will require surgery.
A club statement read: ‘We can confirm that Kai Havertz has sustaine a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai last week.
‘Subsequent assessments and specialist reviews have confirmed that the injury will require surgery, which will take place in the coming days.
‘Soon after surgery, Kai will begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, which is expecte to extend into pre-season preparations for next season.
‘Everyone at the club is fully focuse on supporting Kai to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.’
Gabriel Martinelli is also on the sidelines, until the end of the month at least, leaving Mikel Arteta with just. Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling to call upon.
Saka suffere the first major injury of his career against Crystal Palace way back on December 21 and has gradually been stepping up his rehabilitation in recent weeks.
The England international was pitchside and moving without the aid of crutches in the aftermath of the recent 5-1 win over Manchester City.
Optimism that Saka would be back by mid-March rose in the week after he was include in the group of players who flew to Dubai for a warm weather training camp.
The 23-year-old was picture working in the gym with several photos revealing the gruesome. Scar that was cause as a result of his operation.
However, Saka will spend another eight weeks working his way back to full fitness before Arteta is ready to consider him for selection again.
Arsenal have five more Premier League games to play before the international break, starting with Leicester City at the King Power on Saturday.