Former Arsenal player Les Ferdinand suggests that Bukayo Saka's injury is a result of the club's training methods.

Bukayo Saka, the young and talented Arsenal player, was recently seen leaving Selhurst Park on crutches. It was a disappointing sight for fans and for the team, especially since Saka has been a key player for the Gunners this season with 15 goal involvements in just 16 Premier League games. The injury, a hamstring problem, occurred during Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

In a recent interview, former Tottenham star Les Ferdinand made a surprising comment about Saka's injury. He claimed that it was actually the "perfect time" for the young player to suffer from an injury at Arsenal. It may sound strange at first, but Ferdinand explained that the timing allows Saka to rest during the busy festive period and come back stronger for the second half of the season.

"If there was ever a perfect time to get injured, it would be now," Ferdinand told Sky Sports, referring to Saka's latest setback. "This Christmas period is always a hectic time for players, so having a bit of time to rest and recover could actually be beneficial for Saka in the long run."

Arsenal's upcoming games include matches against Ipswich Town, Brentford, and Brighton in the Premier League, as well as an FA Cup clash with Manchester United. Ferdinand believes that the absence of Champions League games during this period will give Saka even more time to rest and recuperate.

"He hasn't had a significant break from playing so far this season, so this injury could actually put him in a good position for when the season really kicks in around January or February," Ferdinand added.

However, Saka's injury also means that he will miss important games, including a highly-anticipated north London derby against Tottenham and a match against former Arsenal manager Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

But despite this setback, there is still a lot of potential for Saka to grow and evolve as a player. Premier League legend Dwight Yorke believes that Saka has the ability to become a central striker in the future, even though he currently plays as a winger.

"I do believe Saka has the potential to play as a striker," Yorke told sportslens.com. "Many great strikers, including Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo, started their careers as wingers. Playing on the wing allows players to develop important skills like beating defenders with skill and pace, which are crucial for deadly strikers."

Yorke himself started his career as a winger before transitioning into a striker, and he sees a similar path for Saka. "I could see something similar happening for him eventually," he said. "Perhaps he will spend another year or 18 months on the wing before making his way into a central role."

In the end, Saka's injury may have come at a "perfect time" for him to rest and recover, but it also opens up possibilities for his growth and development as a player. With his talent and determination, it's only a matter of time before we see Saka shine on the pitch once again.

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