Arsenal’s attacking players are currently in the audition phase of the post-Bukayo Saka period of their season. The slot on the right of Mikel Arteta’s attack, for so long occupied in its entirety by Saka,

Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury and is set to be sidelined until March, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.

There was no New Year’s Day hangover for Arsenal as they kicked off 2025 with a comeback victory. Mikel Arteta had rounded off 2024 by telling his players they needed to be like a “hammer” in the title race and keep the pressure on Liverpool.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka picked up a hamstring injury in their 5-1 win over Crystal Palace last weekend. The 23-year-old has since undergone surgery on his injured hamstring that has ruled him out for over two months. Saka has been one of the most important players for Mikel Arteta’s side over the years.

Leandro Trossard can, in the words of Mikel Arteta, be a “bit of a moaner” if he is not in the Arsenal team. Not that Arteta minds. In fact, Trossard’s hunger to always play is one of the reasons Arteta likes him so much.

The £34 million signing has been disappointing with 12 goal contributions in 49 games for Arsenal, but could get a chance to redeem himself with Saka’s setback.