Emotional Bukayo Saka ‘distressed’ as Arsenal star instantly pulls up in worrying scenes

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Arsenal fans’ worst fears have been realised with Bukayo Saka substituted early with a suspected hamstring injury.

The Gunners winger pulled up in the 23rd minute immediately after firing in a low cross at Crystal Palace in Saturday’s late kick-off.

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Saka clutched the back of hig leg before going off injured[/caption]

Saka hit the deck, where he could be seen holding the back of his right leg.

An Arsenal medic came to his aid, but the 23-year-old was unable to shake off the knock, and was swiftly replaced by Leandro Trossard.

talkSPORT reporter Ian Abrahams revealed on commentary duty that Saka looked emotional as he walked towards the tunnel, describing him as ‘distressed’.

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