September 12th 2024.
Young football sensation Bukayo Saka has been making headlines recently for his impressive performances for the England national team and his club, Arsenal. However, not everyone seems to be on board with the hype surrounding the 23-year-old. In fact, Arsenal fans were shocked when club legend Robert Pires made some critical comments about Saka's consistency.
Saka, a product of Arsenal's Hale End Academy, has become a key player for the team and a fan favorite in recent years. His contributions on the field have helped Arsenal challenge top teams like Manchester City for the Premier League title. And after a standout performance in Euro 2024, Saka has continued to impress this season with a goal and three assists already.
Such is the extent of Saka's rise that he is now even being considered as a potential captain for Arsenal in their upcoming match against Tottenham. This is a remarkable achievement for someone who made his debut as a teenager under former manager Unai Emery. And with his goal and assist tally increasing each year, it's clear that Saka is only getting better with time.
However, despite his remarkable progress, Pires, who was part of Arsenal's iconic Invincible team, believes that Saka still lacks consistency and experience, especially in big games. In an interview with Wettbasis.com, Pires even went as far as to say that Manchester City's Jeremy Doku is a better winger than Saka, citing his technical abilities, dribbling skills, and creativity.
These comments from a beloved Arsenal legend like Pires were met with disbelief and outrage from Arsenal fans. One fan even took to social media to defend Saka, stating that Pires may not know as much about football as he claims. Another fan pointed out that Saka had more goals last season than Doku has in his entire career, questioning Pires' judgment.
Some fans even speculated that Pires may have some personal issues with Saka, as they couldn't understand why he would downplay the young player's abilities. Regardless of the reason, it's clear that Pires' comments have caused a stir among Arsenal fans, who continue to support and believe in Saka's talent and potential.
It's not uncommon for legends of a club to have differing opinions about current players, and this situation is no different. While Pires may have his doubts about Saka's consistency, there's no denying the impact he has made on the pitch for Arsenal and England. And with his continued improvement, it's only a matter of time before Saka silences any remaining doubters.
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