Bukayo Saka: From Starboy to Champion

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[2Smokeyy]

Interesting that he mentioned this:

Saka missed Arsenal’s games against Manchester City and Bournemouth in April, having withdrawn from the England squad in March, but played through the pain barrier in order to help the Premier League side seal their first title win in more than two decades.

He also started Arsenal’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, but was substituted in the 83rd minute and had to watch from the bench as his side lost on penalties after extra time.

Asked if he needs to help boost Saka’s confidence, Tuchel said: “No, absolutely not. He was very decisive; they brought him back against Fulham when the season and title was on the line, and he was straight away decisive.

“And then they decided together, Bukayo and Arsenal, to let him play through his pain and discomfort, even if it was not possible to train the whole week in the build-ups.

Feel like this will just carry into next season and it could be stop, start imo.

 

[The Ducking Duck]

Interesting that he mentioned this:





Feel like this will just carry into next season and it could be stop, start imo.

The least surprising thing ever.

 

[ThisFather]

We need to plan that he realistically won't be able to play anywhere near a full season.

 

[The Ducking Duck]

We need to plan that he realistically won't be able to play anywhere near a full season.

Extended vacation.

 

[Rasmi]

We just squeezed everything we could out of him. He’s sadly done. At 24 he can’t train consecutive days is crazy

 

[BanterJenks]

We just squeezed everything we could out of him. He’s sadly done. At 24 he can’t train consecutive days is crazy

Tell me you know nothing about achilles tendon problems without telling me.

 

[Gooner Zig]

We have to find a way to Dembele this guy

 

[Rasmi]

Tell me you know nothing about achilles tendon problems without telling me.

Worst injury you can have

 

[BanterJenks]

Worst injury you can have

If torn, yes. Has ended some careers even.

Otherwise, it's very much load-dependent. Meaning, him not training consecutive days is very much expected while he plays through it. Calling him 'done' is simply ignorant.

I'm worried he's playing through it though. It's a very risky proposition. Boy needs a proper rest and recovery regimen.

 

[Rasmi]

If torn, yes. Has ended some careers even.

Otherwise, it's very much load-dependent. Meaning, him not training consecutive days is very much expected while he plays through it. Calling him 'done' is simply ignorant.

I'm worried he's playing through it though. It's a very risky proposition. Boy needs a proper rest and recovery regimen.

He’s not getting rest at England or Arsenal. Arteta will play him as long as he can move. So part of him being done is I think this coming season will end him being pushed to the max

 

[Aubamabludclat94]

For once @Rasmi has a point. Achilles tendinitis is nothing to play with. He will not be at a 100% unless he’s able to devote a good 2-3 months solely on strengthening the tendon and giving it time to repair. He needs to be load managed for sure. Once he gets a bit of rest, it’s 60 minutes in the league, no fa cup, no league cup, second half appearances during easy and early ucl games. It’s time to start ushering in Max Dowman. Saka shouldn’t even play the first month or so of this upcoming season. It should be Madueke as the starter with Dowman as an early substitute most games

 

[Rasmi]

For once @Rasmi has a point. Achilles tendinitis is nothing to play with. He will not be at a 100% unless he’s able to devote a good 2-3 months solely on strengthening the tendon and giving it time to repair. He needs to be load managed for sure. Once he gets a bit of rest, it’s 60 minutes in the league, no fa cup, no league cup, second half appearances during easy and early ucl games. It’s time to start ushering in Max Dowman. Saka shouldn’t even play the first month or so of this upcoming season. It should be Madueke as the starter with Dowman as an early substitute most games

How they treat him next season will tell us a lot. Do they protect him and give him the time needed or do they approach it as get as much as you can now out of him and let him be someone else problem

 

[gunman90]

Arsenal are gonna have to sign a Rayan level player for that right side man. Can't rely on Madueke for the season. Nor can we afford to wait for Saka.
I was saying earlier that this upcoming season may be Saka's last at the club if he doesn't fully recover imo.

 

[savalie]

Sad to say this, but just like Timber dropping out of the Dutch squad, Saka should be dropped from the England squad. There will be more world cups if he rests now and England have plenty of fit options.

 

[Aubamabludclat94]

Arsenal are gonna have to sign a Rayan level player for that right side man. Can't rely on Madueke for the season. Nor can we afford to wait for Saka.
I was saying earlier that this upcoming season may be Saka's last at the club if he doesn't fully recover imo.

Umm we have a 17 year old prodigy literally waiting to be unleashed

 

[gunman90]

Umm we have a 17 year old prodigy literally waiting to be unleashed

Fair point. Forgot about him.

 

[ArsenesCoatMaker]

Tell me you know nothing about achilles tendon problems without telling me.

I've done mine a few times, never snapped it but I did go for runs when 'it only hurt on the first mile', which has probably caused tons of scar tissue and if Saka is playing through it, he'll be developing the same issues. At my worst, I'd have to crawl around the house or need crutches and no weight on my affected foot. The difference is he'll have elite rehab.

John Barnes was the best player in the 80s in the old First Division. He was never close to the same after snapping his and found he had lots of scar tissue on it during his operation. He moved into the middle after that I think and was still a good player but his days of skinning 4 players and scoring a rocket were gone.

Long term Saka might have to move in the middle.

 

[#254]

Arsenal are gonna have to sign a Rayan level player for that right side man. Can't rely on Madueke for the season. Nor can we afford to wait for Saka.
I was saying earlier that this upcoming season may be Saka's last at the club if he doesn't fully recover imo.

Diomande is the one they should be looking at as he's comfortable on either wing. Him, Rogers and a RB as primary signings and we cooking.

 

[Trilly]

These issues are probably they wanted a senior RW to cover Saka.

Right idea horrible execution by choosing Noni to be that player.