Wright echoed these sentiments, questioning whether the decision to bring Saka to the tournament was a mistake. Saka himself previously admitted he was "happy to gamble" with his fitness, but Wright believes the player looks physically exhausted after a grueling domestic campaign. Saka's game-time was heavily managed during the Premier League run-in, and he has struggled to complete 90 minutes for months.
"We're going into a World Cup, and still not starting the first few games, only starting when we're three games in, and still isn't looking like the Saka that we know – this guy needs a break," Wright explained.