Les Ferdinand 'morally wrong' with Bukayo Saka comments - Arsenal fans rage
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Arsenal fans took to social media in outrage at Les Ferdinand's statement on Bukayo Saka's injury.
The Gunners star was substituted after just 24 minutes during the 5-1 win against Crystal Palace on 21 December.
Mikel Arteta admitted he was "pretty worried" [BBC Sport] when the Englishman was taken off, as it marked his third hamstring injury of the season.
However, former Newcastle and Tottenham striker Les Ferdinand made a claim on Sky Sports the following day that raised eyebrows among fans.
He said: "If there was a perfect time for him to get injured, it would be now. If he's gonna be out for any spell, it would be over this Christmas period".
He added, "If he's out for a bit of time now, it would put him in good stead for when it kicks in around January, February time".
Mikel Arteta concerned about Arsenal injury
An injury to arguably Arsenal's best attacker isn't good news for the Gunners, especially with games coming up thick and fast.
It could open the door for Raheem Sterling to finally get a run of games in the side, as the winger is reportedly determined to carve out a place in the lineup.
There have been concerns over Arteta's side struggling with their attack in open play. However, with five goals scored against Crystal Palace, the club have now broken the record for most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year with 88 [BBC Match of the Day].
But that number could dwindle without their star man, Saka. He leads the assist rankings with 10 assists and has added five goals to his tally.
Ferdinand's claims received surprise and puzzlement from Arsenal fans, most of whom are worried about the team's prospects. One fan called it "morally wrong" to think that way, while another labelled it "ridiculous".
Another pointed to the team’s tough upcoming fixtures, stating that it's actually a "terrible time" for Saka to be sidelined.
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