Bukayo Saka Ruled Out of England’s Upcoming Internationals
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will not be involved in England’s upcoming internationals against Australia and Italy.
Saka, 22, was forced off before half-time in Arsenal’s defeat to Lens in the Champions League on Tuesday night. As a result, the winger missed Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City, left out of the squad completely.
England’s Upcoming Fixtures
England take on Australia on 13 October before a European Championship qualifier against Italy four days later. Saka will not feature in either game with Mikel Arteta confirming his withdrawal on Sunday night.
Mikel Arteta’s Comments
‘No, he couldn’t make it,’ Arteta said in post-match press conference. ‘He hasn’t had a single training session so he will be out. He’s not available to play football at the moment.’
The news of Saka’s absence from England’s upcoming internationals is a blow for both the player and the team. Saka has been in excellent form for Arsenal this season, scoring three goals and providing five assists in all competitions.
Saka’s Absence a Blow for England
Saka’s absence from the team is a huge blow for England manager Gareth Southgate, who had been hoping to call upon the youngster’s talents for the upcoming fixtures. Southgate has been an admirer of Saka’s performances for some time and was hoping to give him an opportunity to shine on the international stage.
Saka’s absence from the team is also a setback for Arsenal, as they will now be without one of their key players for the next few weeks. The Gunners have been relying heavily on Saka’s creativity and attacking prowess this season, and his absence could prove costly.
Conclusion
Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of England’s upcoming internationals against Australia and Italy due to an injury sustained in Arsenal’s defeat to Lens in the Champions League. His absence is a huge blow for both England and Arsenal, as they will now be without one of their key players for the next few weeks.
It remains to be seen how long Saka will be out for, but it is likely that he will be sidelined for at least a few weeks. In the meantime, Arsenal will have to find a way to cope without one of their most important players.