Bukayo Saka
ArsenalRW (AM)
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Sep 5, 2001 (24)
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5'10"
159 lb
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Unlikely to start vs. Ghana
Saka is unlikely to start against Ghana on Tuesday, according to Craig Hope of The Daily Mail. "Bukayo is ready and will get more and more ready. I think once we go to the last game of this group he will be ready," manager Thomas Tuchel said.
Analysis: Saka came off the bench against Croatia and recorded an assist, but based on Tuchel's words, he's not ready to start yet. That means Noni Madueke could keep his place on the right side of the attack. Saka should be a starter when healthy, but it seems Thomas Tuchel is being extremely cautious with Saka's fitness levels, at least in the early stages of the tournament.
Substitute, earns assist
Saka recorded one assist on one chance created in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia.
Analysis: Saka would not enter the match until the 72nd minute Wednesday, as the team continues to be cautious with his return after some Achilles pain. He would find some decent work in his short appearance, as he found Maruc Rashford in the 85th minute for the final goal of the match and an assist. Saka will now eye a starting role as they head into their next contest against Ghana, likely to ramp up the minutes as they close in on knockout stage action after the key opening match victory.
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