England interim manager Lee Carsley has confirmed that the injury suffered by Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka does not seem to be serious.
Saka limped off during the defeat to Greece earlier this week with what appeared to be a hamstring issue and subsequently withdrew from the squad, making him unavailable for the match against Finland on Sunday evening.
Carsley noted that Saka might have been fit enough to play in England’s second game of the October international break, but the decision was made to prioritize his long-term health. “Bukayo would have been close, but it would have been unfair to take a risk with him,” Carsley stated before the Finland match. “He’s a positive person, and I expect him to be fine.”
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Saka has now returned to Arsenal for further treatment, aiming to be fit for the Gunners’ upcoming match against Bournemouth on Saturday. Following that, Arsenal will face Shakhtar Donetsk in a midweek Champions League clash on Tuesday, and then Liverpool will visit the Emirates Stadium the following Sunday for a crucial top-of-the-table showdown, where Saka will be eager to participate at 100%.