Gary Neville eerily predicted Arsenal star Bukayo Saka would leave England duty early
Bukayo Saka reported for England duty carrying an injury (Photo: Getty)
Gary Neville’s powers of premonition are strong as he correctly predicted that Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka would pull out of the England squad during the March international break.
On Thursday evening it was announced that Saka had left the Three Lions camp and would play no part in the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
The winger reported for international duty carrying an injury and did not take part in training on Wednesday alongside four other players, including captain Harry Kane who has been ruled out for Saturday’s clash with Brazil.
Saka has returned to Arsenal to continue rehabilitation on the injury and Gunners fans will be hoping it’s nothing serious with a huge clash against Premier League title rivals Manchester City next Sunday.
Curiously, on Thursday morning Neville was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, when he said this: ‘I?ve got a good feeling that one of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice or Phil Foden will pull out of the second England game in this break.’
While Saka left a bit earlier than anticipated, Neville can take some pride in this prediction, later adding: ‘The Arsenal players may not pull out of the England games because they?ve had an extra few day?s rest as they weren?t in the FA Cup.
‘But there is a part of me that thinks they need to keep up momentum and continue playing, especiall...
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