Overview

• Saka tore his hamstring against Crystal Palace on December 21 and underwent surgery on Christmas Eve to repair the injury.
• He was sidelined for over three months, making his first appearance since the operation for Arsenal in early April.
• During rehab he relied on Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now to combat doubts about his return to peak performance.
• The enforced break gave him a more balanced outlook on football and life, bolstered by time spent with his new cockapoo, Tucker.
• He is now expected to start England’s friendly against Senegal, expressing confidence in Tuchel’s plans and the team’s ability to compete at the highest level.