Bukayo Saka misses England training ahead of Ghana match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Bukayo Saka did not participate in England's group training session in Kansas City on Saturday due to an ongoing Achilles issue. He is managing his recovery, having missed the Group L opener against Croatia but contributed 18 minutes off the bench, assisting a goal in England's 4-2 victory. Despite his absence from training, Saka is anticipated to be available for the upcoming match against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday. His condition remains a concern, with coach Thomas Tuchel indicating that Saka may not be able to play a full match yet, although he has expressed confidence in his fitness to participate.
- •Saka worked indoors on an individual recovery program.
- •He played 18 minutes against Croatia and recorded an assist.
- •Tuchel doubts Saka's full match readiness.
- •Noni Madueke is expected to start against Ghana.
- •England aims to continue their winning momentum.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Saka fitness boost for England
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bukayo Saka misses England training
"The winger missed group training over the weekend but has now reportedly trained as normal, although Noni Madueke is still expected to start.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka has hande...
"The Arsenal winger worked indoors on an individual programme and is expected to be available, but Noni Madueke is likely to keep his starting place.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka mi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:25 AMSaka fitness boost for England
The winger missed group training over the weekend but has now reportedly trained as normal, although Noni Madueke is still expected to start.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka has hande...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:15 AMBukayo Saka misses England training
The Arsenal winger worked indoors on an individual programme and is expected to be available, but Noni Madueke is likely to keep his starting place.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka mi...
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