April 7th 2024.
Former professional footballer Danny Murphy recently had high praise for Arsenal's captain, Martin Odegaard. In a column for MailSport, Murphy compared Odegaard to legendary Manchester United and England player David Beckham after his impressive performance in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Brighton. Odegaard, who joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2021 and was named captain a year later, has been a key player for the team this season.
Murphy highlighted Odegaard's leadership and compared it to the way Beckham led the England team during Murphy's time playing for them. He noted that while captains were expected to be vocal and give out verbal reprimands in the past, Beckham gained the respect of his teammates through his actions on and off the field. Murphy sees similar qualities in Odegaard's captaincy, which he initially questioned but now fully supports.
In the match against Brighton, Odegaard's performance was exceptional, setting the tone for a convincing win. Despite a strong start from Brighton, Odegaard's relentless pressing and technical abilities ensured that his team stayed in control. Murphy also praised his movement and the connection he created between the midfield and attack, stating that Odegaard is currently at the top of his game.
The former footballer also highlighted Odegaard's discipline and availability, which he believes were key factors in Mikel Arteta's decision to make him the official captain. Arsenal's win against Brighton puts them at the top of the Premier League, one point ahead of their title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City (although Liverpool has a game in hand).
Arsenal will now shift their focus to the Champions League, as they face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. They will then return to domestic action against Aston Villa next weekend. Overall, Murphy sees great potential in Odegaard and believes he has what it takes to lead Arsenal to success.
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