Arsenal star Bukayo Saka admits he had self-doubts about his return to fitness after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the season.
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Saka back from hamstring injuryFeatured in England loss to SenegalAdmits self-doubts over return to formFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Arsenal's brightest talent has returned to the pitch in recent weeks following a serious hamstring injury and even made a cameo during England's 3-1 loss to Senegal on Tuesday night. But the forward has opened up on self-doubts he has had on finding his form again, having been such a crucial player for club and country.
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Speaking to the press, Saka said: "It’s about not thinking about the past, not thinking about the future. Just being in the moment and always asking yourself – what’s necessary right now?
"Sometimes I can think: 'Oh, am I going to come back in the best shape?' Or, in the past: ‘What could I have done to prevent injury?
"But all that is not necessary. It’s only going to bring bad energy, negativity to your body. One of the best things I took from the book is always ask yourself: 'What’s necessary in this moment right now?' And try to live that way.
"I was not happy with last season, how it went, how it ended. But the only thing I can do now is look forward and try and be the best version of myself and help my team-mates be the same."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Saka bagged 16 goal contributions in 25 games during Arsenal's 2024-25 Premier League campaign and with Tuchel already coming under pressure as England boss, the German head coach will need his talented winger to hit the ground running next term ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Saka revealed that he will be jetting off for a nice holiday while many of his colleagues head Stateside for the Club World Cup this month. Some extra rest and recovery could be exactly what the Gunner needs if Arsenal are to mount a title challenge again next term.
