Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted he was “very concerned” about the injury suffered by Bukayo Saka during Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Next to this talisman Lasted less than 25 minutes Before he was forced off during Arsenal’s trip to Selhurst Park. The Gunners had already scored twice, with Gabriel Jesus breaking the deadlock in the sixth minute after collecting Saka’s cross at the back post.

Arteta’s side Scored three more times To cement third place in the winger’s absence, but the Spanish manager was more concerned about his player’s health after the game.

“He felt something in his hamstring, he couldn’t continue,” Arteta Explained. “It has to be evaluated. (I’m) very concerned about that.”

Saka appeared to be nursing his latest muscular injury after the collision the palace Left-back Tyreek Mitchell. The defender tried to block Martin Odegaard’s cutback, causing Arsenal’s star man to collapse in a heap on the turf.

Arteta, who has developed a playing reputation Injury-related mind gamesSaka was in no position to provide a timeline for his recovery immediately after the final whistle. “It’s hard,” he shrugged. “They’ve tested it but it’s very hard to say how bad it is.”

The sight of Saka burning to the ground is nothing new. However, the 23-year-old is rarely forced off the pitch. No Player in Arsenal’s Premier League history Ever made more consistent appearances than the durable winger. Saka has sat out just four top-flight matches in the last three-and-a-half years.

However, this is the third time The England international has suffered an injury to his right hamstring this season. “I’m not sure it’s exactly the same, it’s in the same leg,” Arteta mused. “I don’t know how big this one will be but he already has two.”