December 25th 2024.
Last month, during Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, Bukayo Saka proved to be a formidable opponent for defender Ola Aina. Aina, in turn, has nothing but praise for Saka's exceptional consistency and has even named him as the best player in the Premier League.
Saka has been on fire this season for Arsenal, scoring five goals and providing ten assists in the English top flight. With the team currently sitting third in the table, his contributions have certainly played a significant role. The 23-year-old has also been impressing in the Champions League, with four goals and two assists to his name, helping the Gunners secure a strong position in the knockout phase.
Unfortunately, Saka sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace last weekend. This means that he will be out of action for several weeks, including some crucial matches for the team. As a result, players like Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus will have to step up in Saka's absence, starting with their upcoming game against Ipswich in just two days.
A month ago, Saka opened the scoring in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Forest, who have been a surprising force in the Premier League this season. Aina, who faced off against Saka that day, was clearly impressed by the young winger's performance. In fact, Saka's overall impact, including his assist for Thomas Partey's goal, left a lasting impression on Aina.
During an interview with the FILTHYFELLAS podcast, Aina was asked if Manchester City's Rodri is the best player in the Premier League. His response left the podcast team completely stunned. Aina said, "I think he's a sick player. He makes City tick, everyone can see it. But to say the best player in the Premier League...he just does it every game, every game...Saka." It was a bold statement, but Aina stood by his choice, even mentioning Mohamed Salah as another top player but emphasizing Saka's impressive scoring record this season.
Unfortunately for Arsenal, Saka's injury has left him sidelined for a few weeks. Manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that it is "not looking good" for the young star. He also mentioned that they will be using this time to help Saka recover and prevent similar injuries in the future. When asked if Saka may have torn something in his hamstring, Arteta replied, "Yes. Probably there are ways to prevent the injury. There are a lot of factors. We are looking at everything and what we can do differently."
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