England are schedule to warm-up matches against Brazil and Belgium.
Bukayo Saka has opted out of England’s roster for their forthcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium.
The decision from the Arsenal standout means he’ll head back to north London, and this announcement arrives a mere ten days ahead of the Gunners’ clash against Manchester City in the Premier League.
Reports indicate that Saka refrained from joining the Three Lions’ training session on Wednesday and instead engaged in a personalized training session.
Yet, it has been decided that the winger will step back from Gareth Southgate’s squad and head back to Arsenal, citing what seems to be a minor injury.
According to a statement released by the FA, Bukayo Saka has departed from the England camp and returned to his club to undergo further rehabilitation.
Arriving at St. George’s Park with an injury, the Arsenal forward has found himself unable to partake in training sessions.
There are currently no plans for additional replacements as the 25-man England squad remains focused on preparing for the upcoming internationals against Brazil and Belgium.
As England braces for an action-packed week, they are gearing up for vital preparation ahead of this summer’s European Championship. Their schedule includes demanding warm-up fixtures against Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on Tuesday.
Saka has showcased exceptional performance for Arsenal throughout this season, featuring in 37 matches for the Gunners.
Throughout this timeframe, he has netted 16 goals and contributed with 13 assists, solidifying his position as one of the standout talents in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta will be optimistic that SIn the group stage of the tournament, England will have to navigate past Serbia, Denmark, and Slovenia to advance to the knockout rounds of Euro 2024.aka’s departure isn’t overly concerning, especially with Arsenal vying for success in both domestic league competitions and the prestigious Champions League.
At present, the North London squad sits atop the Premier League standings, edging past Liverpool on goal difference and maintaining a one-point lead over Manchester City.
Meanwhile, in the Champions League, Arsenal are gearing up for a showdown against Harry Kane and Bayern Munich in the quarter-final stage.
Following the culmination of the club season, Saka is set for an eventful summer as England sets its sights on achieving glory at Euro 2024.
