Arsenal of England youngster, Bukayo Saka has gained another round of plaudits from The Gunners’ coach, Mikel Arteta, who says he cannot understate how relevant and pivotal the Nigerian-born lad has become for his side, megasportsarena.com reports.
Saka, who has registered 15 assists in all competitions since the start of last season, more than any other Arsenal player has achieved, produced his second man-of-the-match display in four days, as The Gunners followed up a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Boxing Day with a hard-fought victory against Brighton on Tuesday.
Arteta was thrilled with Saka’s impressive display in Tuesday’s victory over Brighton and The Gunners’ former captain-turned-gaffer praised the England international for showing massive commitment and courage during a difficult period for the club, and described the teenager as a great example to any other young player.
In Tuesday’s game, The Gunners’ academy product, who had earlier scored Arsenal’s third goal against Chelsea, provided the assist for Alexandre Lacazette’s winner at Amex Stadium and gave Brighton problems throughout, further underlined his status as one of the best young players in the English Premier League.
Since the start of last season, Saka has registered 15 assists in all competitions for Arsenal, more than any other player for the club, and Arteta admitted he has been impressed with the 19-year-old’s influence in his squad.
Arteta said ahead of his side’s trip to Semi Ajayi’s West Bromwich Albion on Saturday: “For me, the biggest thing that he’s done in the past few months is the personality that he plays with and the responsibility he takes.
“Also the decisions he’s willing to make when things are not going well and the impact he’s had on the team to get results. That’s in his nature and he wants to evolve that.
“You can see his team-mates trust him, they still want to give him that responsibility and that’s great. He’s a great example to any young player to play with that commitment, that passion but as well, with that courage you need when you play for a big team.”
