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Saka trains alone as England prepare for World Cup match against Ghana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Saka trains alone as England prepare for World Cup match against Ghana
Summary

Bukayo Saka was absent from group training as England prepared for their World Cup match against Ghana on June 20. The Arsenal winger is dealing with an Achilles issue that has limited his participation. Head coach Thomas Tuchel indicated that Saka is being managed and may not start until England's final group game against Panama. England and Ghana both won their opening matches in Group L.

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Key Details
  • •Saka worked on an individual program due to an Achilles issue.
  • •England faces Ghana in Boston at 21:00 BST on June 20.
  • •Tuchel says Saka unlikely to start against Ghana.
  • •Saka provided an assist in England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
  • •Both teams started Group L with a victory.
Latest Updates
  • 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
  • 12:13 AMBBC Sport — Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bukayo Saka Trains Separately As England Continue Careful Fitness Plan
  • 6:02 PMBBC Sport — Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
  • 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Saka not involved in group training as England prepare for Ghana
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Bukayo Saka was not involved in group training on Saturday as England stepped up preparations for Tuesday’s World Cup clash with Ghana. Saka, who came off the bench in Wednesday’s opening win against Croatia, was training on an individual programme as he continues to manage an Achilles injury which troubled him in the latter part of the domestic season.

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Bukayo Saka was once again absent from England’s main training group as Thomas Tuchel’s side stepped up preparations for Tuesday’s World Cup clash against Ghana as per BBC.The Arsenal winger ins...

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Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.

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