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Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match

Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match

Summary

Bukayo Saka trained with the England national football team ahead of their second World Cup match against Ghana. He has an Achilles tendon issue and is expected to start playing fully from the third group game.

Key Facts

  • Bukayo Saka trained with the England squad on Sunday before the match against Ghana.
  • On Saturday, he only did some individual training due to his injury.
  • Saka has Achilles tendinitis, which is a painful swelling of the tendon at the back of the ankle.
  • He started on the bench in the previous match where England won 4-2 against Croatia.
  • England’s coach Thomas Tuchel said Saka will likely not start until the game against Panama, the third group match.
  • Saka's injury has existed for some time but has not worsened since Arsenal’s recent season ended.
  • Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years while Saka was playing with this injury.
  • The upcoming World Cup game against Ghana will be played in Boston.
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