Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has compared Bukayo Saka to Lionel Messi after his impressive performance against Wolves.
Arsenal picked up a 2-0 win over Wolves at home yesterday, and Bukayo Saka produced a match-winning performance for his team, with the display sparking an interesting comparison to Lionel Messi. The England international winger found the back of the net and set up another goal for his side.
The 22-year-old impressed with his technical ability, and the ability to take on defenders and beat them in 1v1 situations. Arteta revealed that Saka has a similar skill set to that of Lionel Messi and that he can beat defenders effortlessly.
Furthermore, the Arsenal manager highlighted the fact that even though the defenders are aware of Saka’s tendency to cut inside and beat the defender, they are unable to stop him because of his timing and unpredictability.
“With good players it’s like that,” said the Arsenal coach on Bukayo Saka via Daily Mirror. “With Messi I know he’s gonna come here and put the ball there, but he does it all the time. You can’t stop him. That’s the quality of the players.”
The 22-year-old has a flawless technique, and he is certainly one of the best dribblers in the Premier League. He has been a key player for Arsenal over the last 12 months, and the winger is only going to get better with coaching and experience.
Saka compared with Lionel Messi
Bukayo Saka is destined to be a world class player, and it remains to be seen whether he can help Arsenal win major trophies this season. The Arsenal manager explained that it is a similar case with Lionel Messi, who is extremely difficult to stop despite the defenders being aware of the way he likes to dribble.
The Argentine international timing and flawless technique makes it impossible for defenders to read his moves in real time. Mikel Arteta will be pleased with his players’ performances against Wolves yesterday, and he will hope that they can build on it and put together a winning run now. Arsenal will have to make an impressive start to the season if they want to beat Manchester City to the title. They will need confidence and momentum against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has compared Bukayo Saka to Lionel Messi after his impressive performance against Wolves.
Arsenal picked up a 2-0 win over Wolves at home yesterday, and Bukayo Saka produced a match-winning performance for his team, with the display sparking an interesting comparison to Lionel Messi. The England international winger found the back of the net and set up another goal for his side.
The 22-year-old impressed with his technical ability, and the ability to take on defenders and beat them in 1v1 situations. Arteta revealed that Saka has a similar skill set to that of Lionel Messi and that he can beat defenders effortlessly.
Furthermore, the Arsenal manager highlighted the fact that even though the defenders are aware of Saka’s tendency to cut inside and beat the defender, they are unable to stop him because of his timing and unpredictability.
“With good players it’s like that,” said the Arsenal coach on Bukayo Saka via Daily Mirror. “With Messi I know he’s gonna come here and put the ball there, but he does it all the time. You can’t stop him. That’s the quality of the players.”
The 22-year-old has a flawless technique, and he is certainly one of the best dribblers in the Premier League. He has been a key player for Arsenal over the last 12 months, and the winger is only going to get better with coaching and experience.
Saka compared with Lionel Messi
Bukayo Saka is destined to be a world class player, and it remains to be seen whether he can help Arsenal win major trophies this season. The Arsenal manager explained that it is a similar case with Lionel Messi, who is extremely difficult to stop despite the defenders being aware of the way he likes to dribble.
The Argentine international timing and flawless technique makes it impossible for defenders to read his moves in real time. Mikel Arteta will be pleased with his players’ performances against Wolves yesterday, and he will hope that they can build on it and put together a winning run now. Arsenal will have to make an impressive start to the season if they want to beat Manchester City to the title. They will need confidence and momentum against Pep Guardiola’s side.