The 2024-25 season is proving to be a particularly taxing period for clubs around the world. Due to a sudden increase in the number of games played in total, several players have started to suffer from various fitness issues. The latest high-profile victim of this phenomenon is Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, who suffered an injury during an international match. But what actually happened to the youngster of the England national football team?
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Below you'll find all the available details on the winger's latest ailment, including his expected return.
Bukayo Saka suffered a leg injury during England's recent UEFA Nations League defeat to Greece.
The 23-year-old striker appeared to have injured his leg while the contest for Greece's first goal was underway. Interim England national football team manager Lee Carsley gave this update in a post-match press conference: "In the build-up to the first goal, you could see he felt something in his leg." He was therefore substituted in the 51st minute, with Chelsea's Noni Madueke coming on as his replacement.
