A doctor has provided an update on Bukayo Saka following his performance before limping off while playing for England.
On Thursday night, Saka started on the right flank in Lee Carsley’s lineup as England faced a surprising 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley. Vangelis Pavlidis scored twice, overcoming Jude Bellingham’s equalizer to secure a memorable victory for Greece. Saka was substituted in the 52nd minute after appearing to sustain a muscle injury.
He exited the pitch limping and was seen struggling in the mixed zone post-match.
On social media, Dr. Rajpal Brar, a physical therapy doctor and fitness coach, shared an update on Saka’s injury after footage showed him grasping the back of his leg before being substituted. He wrote on his X account: “Saka clearly holding the back of his right leg here, which typically suggests hamstring issues.
“I couldn’t watch, but I’m told he felt something during a sprint and then after kicking with that leg. The hope is a grade 0, meaning no significant injury, just discomfort. TBD.” After the match, England manager Carsley stated: “He’s being assessed. You could see he felt something in his leg during the buildup to the first goal.”
When asked about his team’s performance, Carsley noted: “I didn’t think we started well. We were second best. We attempted a different formation, but we didn’t give ourselves a chance to see if it was the right decision or not.”
Arsenal supporters will be anxious about the extent of Saka’s injury as the club approaches a critical period. Captain Martin Odegaard has also been sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained during last month’s international break.
Arsenal will return to Premier League action next weekend against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
