It was revealed on Saturday that Saka would not travel to Helsinki, Finland, for the Three Lions’ second game of the international break, and that he would instead return to Arsenal to face further assessment on his potential injury.
Speaking ahead of his side’s game against Finland, Carsley said: “Bukayo would have been close [to being able to play against Finland] but it would have been unfair to take a risk with him. He’s a positive person and I expect him to be fine.”
While fans do not know for sure if Saka will be fit until later next week, Carsley’s comments have been warmly received regardless, as any fears over a long-term injury, like the one suffered by captain Martin Ødegaard during the previous international break, were laid to rest.
