Mikel Arteta is hopeful Raheem Sterling’s injury isn’t serious, but Bukayo Saka is set to miss at least two months after surgery.
London: Arsenal is facing a tough time without Bukayo Saka, who’s out for a while after surgery. But there’s a glimmer of hope with Raheem Sterling. His injury might not be as bad as they first thought.
After their recent win over Ipswich, Arteta shared that Sterling’s knee issue seems to be improving. They were worried it would keep him out longer, but now it looks like he could be back sooner.
Meanwhile, Saka’s absence is a big blow. He’s a key player, and losing him until at least March is tough. The team struggled a bit without him in their last match, but they managed to secure a win.
Arteta is optimistic about the team adapting. He believes they can fill the gap left by Saka. Gabriel Martinelli stepped up to play on the right, and they’re working on finding the right rhythm without their star winger.
Arteta mentioned that Martinelli needs support around him to thrive. He’s got the talent, but he needs teammates to create opportunities. It’s all about teamwork, and they’re figuring it out as they go.