Bukayo Saka, the Arsenal forward, has pulled out of the England squad due to injury before the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

Bukayo Saka has unfortunately been forced to withdraw from the England squad due to an injury. The talented Arsenal winger had been called up by manager Gareth Southgate for friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium, but was unable to train with the rest of the squad at St George’s Park. As a precaution, Saka will now return to Arsenal for further rehabilitation during the international break.

Southgate has decided not to select a replacement for Saka, as he had already called up Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from the under-21 team earlier in the week. This setback is disappointing for both Southgate and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, as they were hoping to have Saka’s skills and contributions on the field.

England’s upcoming matches include a clash against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday, followed by a match against Belgium on Tuesday, March 26. This international camp is the final opportunity for Southgate to assess players before selecting his squad for Euro 2024 in Germany, and Saka was expected to be a part of that squad.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have an important Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday, March 31. Saka has been a key player for Arsenal this season, scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists, contributing greatly to their current position at the top of the table. His absence will surely be felt by the team as they aim to maintain their strong form.

Overall, Saka’s injury is a blow for both England and Arsenal, but the hope is that he will recover quickly and be back on the field soon to continue his impressive performances.