Saka said on Monday that he was well enough to play against Croatia in the Group L opening match in Dallas.
The 24-year-old chooses to play for Arsenal despite having a chronic Achilles ailment.
Saka’s inability to practice on consecutive days was acknowledged by manager Thomas Tuchel prior to the World Cup.
However, Saka has now informed reporters that even when players are not entirely healthy, they still pitch.
“It’s the biggest risk for players, especially if you’re not feeling your sharpest,” Saka remarked.
“You can choose to play or to put yourself out there knowing that you will be judged similarly by others.”
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