While most of the squad spent their post-victory weekend relaxing at baseball games and padel courts, one of England’s most vital attacking weapons was left entirely isolated at base camp, Yankee Scores reports.
It remains unclear if Bukayo Saka will be fit for England’s second Group L match against the Black Stars of Ghana.
The Arsenal forward trained away from the first-team group on Saturday.
Saka Faces Fitness Race
He was the only player that did not take part in the training session in Kansas City.
❌ Bukayo Saka is NOT training with England today
⌛️ Arsenal winger working on individual programme as he continues recovery from Achilles complaint
✅ Marcus Rashford is training after muscle niggle pic.twitter.com/5g56TWt2kL
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) June 20, 2026
ESPN reported that his isolated training is not unconnected to an Achilles problem, and all hands are on deck to ensure he plays an active role in the tournament.
Noni Madueke was selected ahead of Saka who was substituted in with 18 minutes remaining.
The Three Lions’ coach Thomas Tuchel disclosed earlier this week that Saka may be fit enough for the last group match against Panama on June 27.
“Bukayo is ready and will get more and more ready,” Tuchel said. “I think once we go to the last game of this group he will be ready.”
England Players Observe Off-Day
England players took time off on Friday after their 4-2 win over Croatia. The Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel accompanied by Harry Kane, the team’s captain, as well as Dan Burn and Djed Spence, threw out a first pitch at the home of baseball team Kansas City Royals.
While some visited the local padel courts and others received their family and friends
