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BIZARRE: Why bukayo saka isnt playing for england vs norway world cup quarterfinals - You Need To See This

Bukayo Saka Thomas Tuchel World Cup Norway Erling Haaland England Noni Madueke John Stones Marc Guéhi Nico OReilly

Despite his prematch optimism, Bukayo Saka was once again not risked to feature in the starting XI of England’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday.

The Arsenal star has been managing an Achilles problem he first sustained in March during the Carabao Cup final. After missing the best part of six weeks with this ailment in the spring, Saka pushed through the pain barrier to play a key role as the Gunners sealed a long awaited Premier League title. However, that appears to have come at a cost for England’s World Cup ambitions.

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