Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the upcoming international break and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is among the list despite his recent injury doubts.
Is Bukayo Saka Injured?
The 22-year-old was thought to be suffering from a muscular problem after he was forced off in the 34th minute during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat by Lens in the Champions League.
Saka was heavily involved prior to his substitution, as he set up Gabriel Jesus to put the Gunners 1-0 up. However, after the match Mikel Arteta revealed the latest on his winger’s fitness.
The Arsenal manager said: “It was big enough not to allow him to continue to play and that’s a worry. We don’t know anything more.”
Many expected the England international to miss Arsenal’s huge Premier League clash this Sunday, as they welcome Manchester City to the Emirates. However, fans are now wondering if he will be available for selection despite recent concerns.
England manager Southgate has revealed Saka is still being ‘assessed’ despite being named in the squad but the timing of the fixtures should play into their hands.
Southgate said: “He’s still being assessed, Arsenal have got a big game this weekend and then there’s another 7 days before we play Australia then 10 days before we play Italy.”
Arsenal Fans React on Twitter
Supporters of the Gunners will be hoping that their star winger will be in the starting eleven come Sunday, but are wary that the England star could extend his injury while on England duty.
We know Saka is the face of this team but please man let him rest https://t.co/dgpUe0xq1u
— n. (@_Nokuthaba) October 5, 2023
Saka will collapse one day on the field https://t.co/Rqd8iFXMcS
— . (@1kamaal_Abbass) October 5, 2023
Saka needs rest for crying out loud, and now that Ramsdale is not being picked for his club England call him up… https://t.co/czkkuyhWrf
— Gumiremuseve.. (@morrmak) October 5, 2023
Confirmed England Squad
Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Levi Colwill, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Fikayo Tomori, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Eddie Nketiah, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins
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