England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is assessing Bukayo Saka’s fitness as the team builds towards its 2026 World Cup campaign. Both outlets report that Saka is the main concern close to England’s final warm-up match, with Tuchel urging caution and implying that his availability may depend on how the situation develops in the days leading up to the game. While one report characterises the issue as an “injury scare,” the other frames it as a point of caution for Tuchel as England step up their preparations.
The reports situate the comments within a short lead-in to the tournament: England’s World Cup campaign is due to begin in just over a week, and the warm-up schedule is reaching its last stage. Neither source provides detailed medical updates, a diagnosis, or confirmation of whether Saka will definitely miss the warm-up, focusing instead on the need to manage his workload and assess his condition. The manager’s remarks indicate a decision process based on ongoing fitness evaluation rather than a finalized outcome.
