Bukayo Saka: Arsenal’s injured winger faces “more than two months”.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka will be out for “more than two months” after he had surgery on an injured tendon.

Pinna, 23, went off in the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on December 21, and left the stadium in shock.

Saka is a key player for the Gunners and has scored nine goals and 13 assists in 24 games in all competitions this season.

Armamentary beat Gippewick 1-0 On Friday night in the first game with Saka he was injured and, speaking after the victory that took them to second place, Arteta confirmed the opportunity to recover the England international.

“He had a reason,” said the Gunners boss. “Everything is fine, but unfortunately it will be many, many weeks.

“I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don’t know exactly how much longer.

“It depends on how the scar starts to heal, the first week or so, the mobility of that. Let’s see, it’s very difficult to say.”

On Saturday, Saka posted a picture on Instagram from his hospital bed following surgery, vowing to “come back stronger.”

“Most people see obstacles, but few see opportunities,” he wrote. “Recovery has begun and I am coming back stronger! Thank you all for your messages.”

Arsenal, meanwhile, have been handed a welcome fitness boost over Raheem Sterling, who is expected to return sooner than expected.

Ahead of the match with Ipswich, Arteta said the 30-year-old Chelsea loanee would be out for “weeks” with a knee injury.

However, the problem is not as bad as first feared and Sterling may be available for selection again soon.

“Yes, we have to see how it develops this week,” Arteta added. “Probably he is expected to take the knee injury longer than it is developing these days. I hope it’s good news because he needs it.”

Arsenal, who are six points behind leaders Liverpool in the table, are then in action in the New Year when they visit Brentford.