Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino broke down in tears as another Key Chelsea player goes off injured during International break training this night, a very sad moment for Chelsea Fans as the injury seems to be a career ending injury
Ahead of the upcoming friendly match against Brazil, four English players, including Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, underwent separate training sessions from the starting lineup, indicating potential concerns or specialized preparations. This week’s focus at St George’s Park revolves around gearing up for the anticipated showdown against the five-time world champions at Wembley on Saturday.
Jordan Henderson, Saka, Cole Palmer, and Kane were conspicuously absent from the main squad’s activities on Wednesday, instead engaged in personalized training routines within the gym, as reported by Sky Sports. Kane’s situation raised alarms when he appeared to sustain an ankle injury, prompting questions not only about his availability for Bayern Munich’s upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Arsenal but also for England’s forthcoming matches against Brazil and Belgium.
While Palmer, Saka, and Henderson reportedly do not have specific injury worries, Kane’s absence from regular training sessions added to the apprehension. Despite enduring a knock over the weekend, Kane rejoined the team. Saka’s endurance was evident as he played the full 120 minutes in Arsenal’s recent Champions League encounter before the international hiatus, which ended in penalties against Porto. Similarly, Palmer showcased his prowess by contributing to Chelsea’s victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup quarterfinal.
Adding a fresh dynamic to St George’s Park, Kobbie Mainoo earned a call-up to the senior England squad on Tuesday, injecting a new face into the mix. Initially omitted due to his limited first-team experience, Mainoo’s impressive performance against Liverpool on Sunday prompted his inclusion, a development he received via a text message from Steve Holland. Mainoo expressed his disbelief and gratitude, sharing that he had sent a text message from home to convey the news to his family, who were understandably delighted by the unexpected turn of events.