April 11th 2024.
John Arne Riise, a former Premier League player, recently shared his admiration for Arsenal's captain, Martin Odegaard. In his opinion, Odegaard surpasses the likes of Dennis Bergkamp and Mesut Ozil in terms of skill and impact on the team. Since joining Arsenal in 2021, Odegaard has made a significant impression with his impressive performances, helping the Gunners in their consecutive title challenges.
Last summer, Odegaard's influence at the club was further highlighted when he was named the new captain by manager Mikel Arteta, following the departure of Granit Xhaka. Riise, who is also from Norway like Odegaard, has been keeping a close eye on his compatriot's development at the Emirates Stadium and is impressed by his growth as a player. He believes that Odegaard is a more complete player than former Arsenal stars Bergkamp and Ozil.
Bergkamp is widely considered as one of the best foreign players to have graced the Premier League, having scored over 100 goals for Arsenal and playing a key role in three title wins. Ozil, a German World Cup winner, also had a successful spell at the club after being signed by Arsene Wenger in 2013. He won four FA Cups during his time at Arsenal. Despite their impact, Riise rates Odegaard higher and sees the potential for him to become an all-time great at Arsenal.
Odegaard joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2021 and has since made a strong case for himself as one of the top players in the team. According to Riise, Odegaard's skill set and leadership abilities make him stand out from his predecessors. He also believes that Odegaard has improved defensively, making him a more well-rounded player. Riise, who now works with BoyleSports, a company that provides markets for Premier League betting, shared his thoughts on Odegaard's potential.
He stated that while Bergkamp and Thierry Henry are considered the best players by Arsenal fans, Odegaard has the potential to be up there with them. Riise believes that it ultimately depends on Odegaard's legacy at the club, but as of now, he sees him as a more complete player. Odegaard's impact has been evident this season as Arsenal currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, level on points with Liverpool and one above Manchester City. They have also reached the latter stages of the Champions League and managed a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their quarter-final clash. With Odegaard leading the way, Arsenal fans have a lot to be excited about.
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