Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka is facing fresh injury worries heading into England’s clash with Gahan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Nigerian-born star had to train away from The Three Lions’ main squad all through the weekend.
Sports247 reports that, in contrast with initial reports that Saka had overcome his worst fears regarding the fitness issues that reduced his impact during Arsenal’s run to the English Premier League title, the left-footed star is back to worrying.
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Saka has now been cast in doubt for a starting spot against Ghana on Tuesday, as the Arsenal ace had to train on his own ahead of the encounter, which could decide early qualification to the round of 32 for England, should they get a second win.
However, unlike the opening fixture versus Croatia, in which Saka entered as a 72nd minute substitute and got an assist on their last goal in a huge 4-2 win, The Gunners’ icon might miss Tuesday’s game against Ghana altogether.
This is sequel to information about escalating worries over Saka, who arrived at England’s camp with an Achilles complaint and coach of the side, Thomas Tuchel has continuously stated that the winger is unable to play full 90 minutes.
Saka has been battling the problem since March and Tuchel admitted the need to manage the 24-year-old star’s work, hence the decision to limit his sessions at England’s Kansas City base, amidst doubts over his availability for Tuesday’s match.
Incidentally, Saka made a 20-minute cameo during England’s 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday and got an assist, but the latest update from The Three Lions’ camp reveals that he is still not fully fit to start and Tuchel confirmed his renewed fear.
“I didn’t say Bukayo was not ready to start. But I think it is very unlikely Bukayo starts and finishes the matches all from now on. He is still not 100 per cent. Some things are missing for Bukayo in terms of consecutive training.
“Arsenal took very good care of him and were very aware of it. So step-by-step, but he is at the moment not able to do every training session through the week and then play,” Tuchel submitted.
Sports247 gathered further that a statement on England’s X account stated that Saka is following his own programme while the rest of the squad train together, leaving him in doubt for any part against Ghana and Panama on Saturday.
