Former Arsenal player changes his controversial statement about Bukayo Saka.

It came as a surprise to many when Robert Pires criticized Bukayo Saka, the young Arsenal player. However, Pires has since retracted his statement, saying that Saka lacks consistency, and even going as far as comparing him to Manchester City's Jeremey Doku, claiming that Doku is better. Saka, at just 23 years old, has already appeared in over 230 games for Arsenal and has earned 42 international caps for England. In the previous season, he had his most successful run, scoring an impressive 20 goals, surpassing his previous record of 15 in the previous year.

Despite Saka's impressive achievements, Pires seemed to suggest that he expected more from the young winger during an interview last week. He even went on to praise Doku as a more skilled player, with better technical abilities, dribbling skills, and creativity. This caused quite a stir among Arsenal fans, who were quick to defend their beloved Saka.

However, Pires has since clarified his statement, taking to Instagram to express his admiration for Saka. He explained that he was asked to compare Saka to another player and that his comments did not mean he thought Doku was better. In fact, he believes that Saka is an amazing player and even called him a fantastic number 7.

During the recent match against Tottenham, Saka was taken off in the closing stages, and manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that it was due to an injury. However, he was unable to provide any further details about the extent of the injury. When asked about Saka's condition, Arteta explained that he made two changes in the forward line and that Saka suddenly went down. He looked at the available options on the bench and had to make the necessary adjustments. Unfortunately, he could not provide any specifics on the injury, but it was clear that Saka could not continue playing.

It is clear that Saka is a key player for Arsenal, and his absence would be a huge blow to the team. The young winger has already proven himself to be a valuable asset, and with his consistency and experience, he is only expected to get better. Arsenal fans can rest assured that despite Pires' initial comments, the Frenchman has immense respect and admiration for Saka and believes he is a top-class player.

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