Arteta praises Arsenal player as being on same level as Messi following victory against Wolves.

During a press conference after Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Wolves in their Premier League opener, manager Mikel Arteta was asked about Bukayo Saka's tendency to cut inside onto his left foot. With a huge smile on his face, Arteta couldn't help but make a comparison between the young winger and none other than Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.

When questioned about why teams allow Saka to cut inside, Arteta responded by saying, "Good players, you know... With Messi, I know he's going to come in and put the ball there. He does it all the time. It's the quality of the players." This is a clear indication of the high regard Arteta holds for Saka, seeing similarities between him and the Argentine superstar.

There has been ongoing debate about whether Saka can be considered a world-class player. Despite being Arsenal's most important attacking player in recent seasons and consistently delivering impressive performances, some still question his world-class status. Even former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand faced backlash from Arsenal fans after stating that Saka was "not yet" world-class during a discussion on his show, Vibe with Five.

Ferdinand acknowledged Saka's talent but pointed out that he hasn't yet proven himself in the biggest stages, such as the Champions League. This is where the comparison to Messi becomes even more significant. While Saka has only won one FA Cup and two Community Shields since joining Arsenal, Messi has a record four Champions League titles, as well as numerous domestic and international triumphs, and countless individual accolades.

It's clear that Arteta sees great potential in Saka and believes he has what it takes to reach the level of a player like Messi. Only time will tell if Saka will be able to fulfill this potential and solidify his place among the world's best footballers. But for now, he remains a vital player for Arsenal and a joy to watch for fans.

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