Gareth Southgate may have to make a decision on whether to start Bukayo Saka in England’s second group game at Euro 2024, with reports emerging that the Arsenal forward is still nursing an injury.
Saka played 76 minutes against Serbia before being replaced by Jarrod Bowen but had previously been sidelined after picking up an injury in training and missing Arsenal’s final league game against Everton.
Saka did make a cameo appearance off the bench in the pre-tournament friendly against Iceland but hasn’t played 90 minutes since April 28 when he helped the Gunners secure a 3-2 win over Tottenham.
The forward played 52 games for club and country last season and there are some concerns about burnout. In fact, the 22-year-old has already made a staggering 260 appearances since his first back in November 2018.
Southgate may well be reluctant to leave out Saka if he is deemed fit as he has been one of the most consistent performers for England in recent years.
However, there are plenty of options should the England manager decide to hand Saka a rest. Phil Foden prefers to play on the right of a front three, while Bowen is a ready-made replacement. Eberechi Eze is another option after an outstanding season for Crystal Palace.
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