July 5th 2024.
Bukayo Saka, the talented Arsenal star, has been struggling to find his top form while playing for England at Euro 2024. Teddy Sheringham, the former England player, has given a warning to coach Gareth Southgate, urging him to stop experimenting with Saka as a left-back. Saka has made a name for himself as a prolific winger in the Premier League and has even been named the Three Lions Player of the Year twice.
However, like many of his teammates, Saka has had a tough start to the tournament. Though he did create the winning goal in England's first match against Serbia, he has not been able to make a significant impact in the following three games. With Cole Palmer pushing for a starting spot and eager to play against Denmark on Saturday, Saka might once again find himself in a more defensive role.
The recent injury to Kieran Trippier might force him out of the team, especially if Southgate is willing to take a risk with the fitness of Luke Shaw. Saka did play as a left-back in the closing minutes of England's comeback win against Slovakia last weekend. Though his left-footedness did bring some balance to the team, Sheringham hopes that it was just a one-time experiment.
In a recent interview with Poker Sites, Sheringham expressed his concerns about Saka's performance as a left-back against Slovakia. He believes Saka looked uncomfortable in that position compared to his usual role as a winger. Sheringham also pointed out that Saka may not voice his discomfort to Southgate, but it is not his preferred position on the field.
Sheringham also highlighted the tendency of the England team to play players out of position, like they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield. He believes that such experiments cannot be successful against top teams and that Saka has not been able to perform at his best throughout the tournament. However, Sheringham still believes that Saka is a talented player, and it is a close call between him and Cole Palmer for the right-wing position.
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