Bukayo Saka was the sole England player working indoors on an individual program during Saturday's group training session. The 24-year-old has been managing Achilles tendinitis since March, carrying the issue through Arsenal's title run-in and into the World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel offered an update on Saka's fitness trajectory: "Bukayo is ready and will get more and more ready. I think once we go to the last game of this group he will be ready." Tuchel's statement implies Saka will not feature in the starting XI against Ghana on Tuesday, June 24, with potential late-match involvement.
Saka came off the bench in England's 4-2 opening win over Croatia, providing an assist for Marcus Rashford. Tuchel has indicated the winger will be managed carefully through group play, with full availability expected by the Panama fixture on June 27.
Saka's uncertain availability for Ghana shifts England's attacking-third dynamics; markets pricing England's lineup strength or goal-scorer odds may adjust given reduced Saka minutes in the critical group match.
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