Saka Out: England Squad vs Andorra – Arsenal News
- Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will not participate in England's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra.The match is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m.BST.
- Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has also been excluded from the matchday squad due to a minor injury, prompting his return home.
- Head coach Thomas Tuchel said Friday that Saka had only participated in one full training session this week.
Bukayo Saka is out: the Arsenal star will miss England’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra. Head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Saka’s exclusion due too fitness concerns after only one full training session this week. Also sidelined: Ollie Watkins because of a minor injury, and Conor Gallagher. England, undefeated in qualifying after wins against Latvia and Albania, will feel Saka’s absence, a key player with 43 caps for the Three Lions. Is Saka a doubt for the pleasant against Senegal on June 10? News Directory 3 will have full coverage as the team assesses his readiness. Discover what’s next for England’s squad.
Saka Out of England Squad for World Cup Qualifier
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will not participate in England’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra.The match is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m.BST.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has also been excluded from the matchday squad due to a minor injury, prompting his return home. Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher completes the list of absentees.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel said Friday that Saka had only participated in one full training session this week. His absence from the Andorra game is likely related to his fitness as the team prepares for this World Cup qualifier.
The 23-year-old Saka has yet to play under Tuchel, having missed the coach’s first camp because of an injury. It remains to be seen if Saka will feature in the amiable against Senegal on June 10. He currently has 43 caps for the Three Lions.
Watkins’ departure from the squad was confirmed friday as a precautionary measure due to his minor injury.The reason for Gallagher’s omission remains unclear.
England remains undefeated in World Cup qualifying, having won their first two matches against Latvia adn Albania.
What’s next
England will assess Saka’s fitness ahead of the friendly against Senegal on June 10,while monitoring Watkins’ recovery. The team aims to maintain its winning streak in the World Cup qualifying campaign.