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Tuchel Says England's Saka Still Recovering From Injury, Needs Managing for World Cup
- England head coach Thomas Tuchel addressed squad fitness during his Tuesday press conference, expressing caution regarding Bukayo Saka ahead of Wednesday's friendly match against Costa Rica.
- Saka's injury from the March camp requires a "little bit of care" to ensure he hits his highest level for the World Cup 2026 group games, Tuchel explained.
- Tuchel confirmed Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze are "100 percent" fit, while defender John Stones is also available to play.
- Players will likely play "60, maybe 70 minutes" in Wednesday's game, the manager stated, as the squad prepares by pushing for "more than 45 minutes" of competitive intensity.
- England's tournament journey in Kansas begins in two days, with Tuchel emphasizing the importance of managing player rhythm and structure to maintain competitive readiness for the World Cup.
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Tuchel says England's Saka still recovering from injury, needs managing for World Cup
June 10 : Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and needs to be carefully managed ahead of the World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel said.The 24-year-old forward sustained the injury in March, but played through the discomfort to feature for his club Arsenal towards the end of the season
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