Arsenal news: Bukayo Saka has broken his silence after injury fears emerged when he was missing from England's first training session at St. George's Park
Bukayo Saka has posted to his social media after it was revealed the Arsenal star missed England training on Monday.
The 22-year-old has continued to be an integral part of Mikel Arteta's team with the Gunners playing five games so far this season. Saka has played in every single one with 449 minutes spent on the pitch and two goals and one assist coming his way.
Despite enduring a quiet afternoon in the weekend victory against Manchester United, Saka took the corner that Rice rifled home deep into added time.
United full-back Diogo Dalot, given he was playing out of position, looked set for a difficult afternoon but the Portugal international prevented Saka from receiving the ball on the half turn on numerous occasions.
Following his quiet display and subsequent omission from England training, injury fears began to emerge from sections of the Arsenal fanbase. However, it has since been revealed Saka was part of the trio undertaking an individual session to manage his load following the first few weeks of the season.
Some claims also emerged that Saka was given the day off because it was his birthday, with the Hale End grad now taking to his Instagram page to celebrate the milestone. He wrote: "Thanking God for another year *praying emoji* appreciate all the birthday love and messages".
Despite only just turning 22, Saka has already made 139 Premier League appearances for his boyhood club with 40 career goals at a senior level also to his name. Saka has also scored 11 goals while representing England and he will be hoping to add to that in the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine this Saturday and the Scotland friendly that follows a few days later.
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Kukeimopz
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Let him rest... He has played many games both league and international, at least to recover his tired legs
mwenyatreven
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happy birthday
nahcdeou
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Happy birthday star β boy,I always proud of u but Arsenal and England need to give this guy some rest 4 now
adigunmuru
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Happy Birthday Gunnner....
Dowalosty
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Happy birthday πππ to you England best young player more win more goal.
Raddeklnuy
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happy birthday top player more goals and assists
rucacnprty
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my favorite player in arsenal buyako saka kkkk at bally wakulekafye kkk what about buyako????????
ShehuTutu
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Congratulations BS7 England back to back Men's Player of the year in row.
Doxmang
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MANY MORE YEARS TO CELEBRATE MY FUTURE WORLD BEST PLAYER π€ π€πΉπ BUKAYO SAKA π₯πππ« πππ
Doxmang
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HBD BUKAYO SAKA 22YRS
Doxmang
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Happy 22yrs Birthday My Star π Golden Boy Bukayo SAKA π₯πΉππ€π« ππ―ππΈ
Vahclnuz
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HBD SAKA
Zoybnpsuy
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happy birthday saka from me and my wife here in Nigeria
Vahclnuz
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let him rest..in fact any mature coach would give him.one match off..he is overworked..legs are tired..love you gunner SAKA
kikabcioru
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Happy birthday saka from Arsenal man in Guyana S A
Do you think you will be given something??
haobikmnuz
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birthday
kadaeiklyz
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we in Naija are celebrating God's grace n faithfulness in your life. congratulations n happy birthday Star Boy
nipaioruy
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happy national day to u Saka wish you all the very best that life can offer always stay blessed and be happy from the Gunners fans
Himaiknosz
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Happy birthday saka from Arsenal man in Guyana S A
konabcepu
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happy birthday to you boy.
kuybmntuy
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Happy birthday Saka. May God keep you strong and healthy in Jesus' name, amen! Congratulations!