Saka Leaves England Match with Leg Injury in Potential Blow to Arsenal

Bukayo Saka of England in action during the UEFA Nations League match between England and Greece in London, Great Britain, 10 October 2024.  EPA/ANDY RAIN
Bukayo Saka of England in action during the UEFA Nations League match between England and Greece in London, Great Britain, 10 October 2024. EPA/ANDY RAIN
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Saka Leaves England Match with Leg Injury in Potential Blow to Arsenal

Bukayo Saka of England in action during the UEFA Nations League match between England and Greece in London, Great Britain, 10 October 2024.  EPA/ANDY RAIN
Bukayo Saka of England in action during the UEFA Nations League match between England and Greece in London, Great Britain, 10 October 2024. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka came off with a leg injury during England's 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday.
Saka was substituted in the 51st minute at Wembley Stadium after he was seen feeling the back of his right leg and stretching it prior to Greece's opening goal two minutes earlier.
England interim coach Lee Carsley said Saka was “being assessed.”
“In the build-up to the first goal, you could see he felt something in his leg,” Carsley said.



Renard Confirms Saudi National Team's Readiness for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup

The Saudi team is set to face Bahrain on Sunday - SPA
The Saudi team is set to face Bahrain on Sunday - SPA
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Renard Confirms Saudi National Team's Readiness for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup

The Saudi team is set to face Bahrain on Sunday - SPA
The Saudi team is set to face Bahrain on Sunday - SPA

French coach Hervé Renard has confirmed the Saudi national football team's readiness to compete in the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait, from 21 December 2024 to 3 January 2025, and stressed that the team aims to achieve great results, rather than merely gain experience.
Renard also said the tournament is a valuable opportunity to enhance the players' technical and physical capabilities, SPA reported.
Speaking at a press conference, Renard said: "We are here to participate effectively and win. This tournament provides a great platform to work with the players and prepare them for future competitions."
Regarding the team's condition, Renard said that player Hassan Tambakti is ready for action, while Salem Al-Dawsari is "working on regaining full fitness".

He commended Al-Dawsari for his dedication to speeding up his recovery. Meanwhile, Firas Al-Brikan is dealing with an injury, and his availability will depend on further evaluations, said Renard.
Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Renard said: "I accepted this challenge because I believe in the players' capabilities. We must work with team spirit and focus on improvement in the coming period."
As far as the team's opening match against Bahrain is concerned, Renard said: "We are preparing for a tough game. The preparation period was crucial, and our focus now is on delivering a strong performance."
The Saudi team is set to face Bahrain on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting start to their Gulf Cup matches. Both teams are eager to make a strong impression in their opening match.