Bukayo Saka está pronto para a Copa do Mundo da Inglaterra? Thomas Tuchel fornece atualização

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a grueling, title-winning campaign with Arsenal, prompting the national team staff to carefully manage his minutes to ensure he is fully prepared.

Managing Saka’s Fitness

Speaking during a pre-match press conference, Tuchel confirmed that England are closely monitoring Saka ahead of Wednesday night’s friendly against Costa Rica. The forward was absent from the 1-0 victory against New Zealand over the weekend after joining the squad late following Arsenal’s involvement in the Champions League final on May 30. Having withdrawn from the March international break due to a setback, the condition of the winger remains a priority. The manager explained his cautious approach regarding the player who recently helped his club win the Premier League. “We have to take care with Bukayo who had an injury in the March camp and carried it through to the club campaign,” Tuchel stated. 

Arsenal Contingent Ready For Action

Despite the ongoing caution, the head coach praised the winger’s commitment during a demanding season where he registered 11 goals and nine assists across 49 appearances for Arsenal. “He made himself available and was brilliant. He was managed in between matches – we are also building him up. That continues at the moment,” he added. Beyond the 48-cap international, who has scored 14 goals for his country, the boss delivered positive news regarding the rest of the Arsenal contingent. Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze are completely fit. The manager reassured supporters, declaring: “No-one needs a break. Everyone is available which is very good news. No [injury] reclamações após o primeiro jogo.”

Aumentando a nitidez da partida

Com o torneio se aproximando, a comissão técnica aumenta a intensidade. O foco muda para prolongar o tempo de jogo contra a Costa Rica. Tuchel delineou a estratégia de preparação imediata, destacando a resposta positiva do grupo. “[We’ve had] um dia de recuperação e dois bons treinos. Estamos prontos para dar um empurrão amanhã, o que significa mais de 45 minutos. Os jogadores jogarão 60, talvez 70 minutos. Tomaremos essa decisão à tarde”, detalhou. Antecipando o desempenho, acrescentou: “Amanhã esperamos um empurrão físico amanhã. Fisicamente, [with] intensidade, estilo e jogo. Queremos dar o próximo passo e nos sentimos prontos para isso”.

O que vem a seguir para a Inglaterra?

A Inglaterra tem um último amistoso contra a Costa Rica antes de mudar todo o foco para os jogos de abertura do Grupo L. Saka e seus companheiros começarão sua campanha na Copa do Mundo contra a Croácia em 17 de junho, seguida de confrontos com Gana em 23 de junho e com o Panamá em 27 de junho.

Reportagem da GOAL.