- Mikel Arteta has defended Bukayo Saka from the comments of Harry Kane
- England national team captain launched criticism due to the player’s absence in national team
- Arteta is ready to provide proof behind Saka’s absence
Bukayo Saka opted to not join England national team in the recent international break. It was due to injury issues. Last time, the Arsenal star faced a serious injury while playing for Three Lions. This kept him out of action for a little while.
This time the player did not join England national team and stayed at North London instead. This decision was not received very well by the England national team captain Harry Kane.
Kane did not mention Saka clearly but said the same thing about all 9 absent players. He said that it is disappointing and added that the players are taking advantage of the tough period of the season.
Saka then returned to action as soon as the international break was over. He started the game and played 83 minutes before being subbed off. In that time, he scored a goal and picked an assist dropping one of his finest performances on the pitch.
Saka was looking very good and this forced the media to ask Arteta about Saka’s injury. They felt that Kane was right but Arteta decided to back his starboy and was ready to provide with necessary proofs.
Arteta backs Saka from the comments of Kane
Firstly, Arteta said that he is ready to send MRI scan to prove the player’s injury. He added that they had already informed the England national team about the injury.
“Well, we can send an MRI scan, it’s very simple. That’s a communication that was very clear between the medical staff of Arsenal and the England national team” – Arteta defending Saka.
Lastly, Arteta revealed that Saka has not done anything much regarding training. He added that the winger rested and only had one training session before the game. Arteta’s comments are via EuroSport.
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