England boss Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start Tuesday’s World Cup clash with Ghana, despite the winger’s eagerness to play through an Achilles issue.
Saka impressed off the bench in the 4‑2 win over Croatia, assisting Marcus Rashford, but Tuchel insists he will be managed carefully until the final group game against Panama on 27 June.
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The Arsenal forward has carried the problem since the club’s title run‑in, though Tuchel believes protecting him now will ensure he can be decisive later in the tournament.
