Bukayo Saka Injury Update: Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star's Injury Timeline, set to miss crucial Matches

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed the injury severity of Bukayo Saka after the Gunners star hobbled off against Crystal Palace.

Saka, who suffered an issue on his right hamstring at Selhurst Park, is set for a long period on the sidelines.

Mikel Arteta was asked about the time period when Saka will return to action, and the Gunners boss provided the latest update on Saka's injury after their victory against Ipswich Town on Friday.

"He has had a procedure and everything went well, but unfortunately he will be out for many, many weeks," said Arteta at the post-match press conference.

"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, and the mobility of that. It is very difficult to say," he added.

Arsenal managed to just get over the line against Ipswich Town in the league. A solitary goal from Kai Havertz gave them all three points. As the January transfer window approaches, Arteta was asked about Saka's replacement but the Spaniard says the team will be looking to replace the England star.

"The replacement of Bukayo is going to be the team. There were moments where it flowed well tonight and moments where you could see there is still work to do. But I am certain that we are going to do that. We have to rely on the team and not the individual," he continued.

When will Bukayo Saka Return?

If Mikel Arteta's prediction is right, then Saka will be back in action in the final week of February, which can delay up to second week of March. In this time period, Saka will miss a few crucial matches for the North London club.

The 23-year-old will miss Arsenal's EFL Cup semifinal and potentially the Final as well. Apart from that, Saka will not play any part in Arsenal's final two Champions League group stage matches and the upcoming North London derby against Tottenham (January 15), Manchester City (February 2) clash and potentially the trip to Old Trafford to play Manchesster United (March 8).