Bukayo Saka appeared to have sustained an injury during England’s UEFA Nations League defeat to Greece on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Saka was forced off due to an injury in the 52nd minute, with the Englishman being replaced by Chelsea’s Noni Madueke, who was featured in his 2nd game for England.
The severity of the knock is still unknown, but Arsenal fans will be hoping that it is not a major problem.
Update On Injury To Bukayo Saka
Following the game, England interim boss Lee Carsley provided an update on Bukayo Saka, indicating that the attacker is being examined.
Carsley said: “He’s being assessed. Obviously in the build up to the first goal, you could see he felt something in his leg”.
In a video shared after the game between England and Greece, Bukayo Saka was seen walking out of the pitch unaided, although he looked to still be experiencing some discomfort.
England Vs Greece
Vangelis Pavlidis was the weapon fashioned against England, with the Benfica forward netting a brace to condemn the Three Lions to their first loss against Greece.
In the previous 9 meetings between the two countries, England had won 7 times and drawn twice.
Jude Bellingham was the scorer of the lone goal for Lee Carsley’s side, as they experienced their first defeat in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League.
Greece occupy the summit of League B Group 2, with 9 points from 3 matches, while England have amassed 6 points from 3 games.
The Three Lions return to action on Sunday, October 13, 2024, trading tackles with Finland in Helsinki.
Who Is Bukayo Saka?
He is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.
Bukayo Saka is regarded as one of the best wingers and young players in the world.
Bukayo Saka’s Personal Information?
He was born on September 5, 2001, to Nigerian parents; mother Adenike and father Yomi Saka.
Bukayo Saka is the youngest of two siblings, with an older brother, Abayomi Saka, who pursued football at a young age, but he didn’t follow it to the senior level, opting to toe the line of education.
Bukayo Saka’s Girlfriend?
Saka is dating an English model of Nigerian descent, Tolami Benson, and the pair are understood to have been together since 2020.
Saka’s Market Value And Net Worth
Bukayo Saka’s market value is €140 million and his net worth has been estimated to be within the region of €7 million – €15 million.
Bukayo Saka’s Contract Details
Saka last penned a deal with Arsenal on May 23, 2023, and his current contract with the Gunners runs until June 30, 2027.
Saka’s Career Stats
Bukayo Saka, who was born in Ealing, London, on September 5, 2001, has made 236 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 61 goals and providing 60 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, the 23-year-old has netted 12 goals and provided 7 assists in 42 appearances for England.
Bukayo Saka Achievements?
The 23-year-old has won 1 English FA Cup and 2 Community Shield titles.
