How serious is Saka's injury? Independent medical experts have given their assessment
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Yesterday, England suffered a sensational 1-2 defeat to Greece in the third round of the UEFA Nations League, League B. Early in the second half, Lee Carsley’s team lost their key winger, Bukayo Saka, who sustained an injury. The severity of the injury is already being assessed.
Details: There is no official information yet regarding Saka’s condition, but independent medical experts, operating under the social media account X Physio Scout | Football Injury Analysis, have provided their assessment of the injury.
According to their evaluation, Saka has one of the most common injuries among footballers—hamstring strain.
The maximum recovery time for Saka is estimated to be between 4 and 6 weeks. However, if it’s just a muscle overstrain, he could return to action as early as next week.
One thing is certain: Saka will definitely miss the match against Finland, which is set to take place on Sunday, October 13.
This season, Saka has made 10 appearances for Arsenal, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists.
Reminder: For Greece, this victory was particularly significant, as the players dedicated the triumph to their late right-back, George Baldock.
