Bukayo Saka continues to battle achilles injury ahead of World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Bukayo Saka is managing an achilles injury as he joins the England squad in West Palm Beach ahead of the World Cup. England manager Thomas Tuchel stated that Saka is still not at full fitness and requires careful management. The winger received an extra week off after the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Other Arsenal players like Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke were given similar breaks.
- •Saka struggles with an achilles injury.
- •He joined England's squad after the Champions League final.
- •Thomas Tuchel highlights Saka's need for careful management.
- •Other Arsenal players also received extended breaks.
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"Arsenal forward still struggling with achilles injury ‘Bukayo is just not there yet. Some things are missing’ Bukayo Saka continues to play through the pain of an achilles injury, according to the England manager, Thomas Tuchel, and must be managed carefully as the start of the World Cup looms large. The Arsenal winger joined up with the England squad in West Palm Beach on Saturday after being given an extra week off after his involvement in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Tuchel gave a similar break to his other Arsenal players Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Continue reading...
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