December 11th 2024.
Bukayo Saka has been making waves for Arsenal this season with his outstanding performances on the pitch. His talent and skill have caught the attention of many, including former Arsenal player Thierry Henry. In a recent interview, Henry expressed his admiration for Saka, admitting that he had not initially considered him as a top talent in the club's academy.
During his time as a coach in the academy, Henry worked with Saka in the early stages of his career. However, Saka was not someone who stood out to him at the time. Instead, other players like Chris Willock, Reiss Nelson, and Donyell Malen were the ones being talked about. But Saka has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, becoming one of Arsenal's most potent attacking players alongside Martin Odegaard.
Henry shared that he has a lot of respect for Saka and even considers him his favorite player. But he also believes that there is still room for improvement for the young talent. In a recent conversation with Saka, Henry challenged him to work on his free-kicks.
Saka's growth and evolution as a player have been impressive, according to Henry. He never expected him to reach the level that he is at now, being a starter for both England and Arsenal. Henry recalled how Saka used to play as a wing-back on both sides of the pitch, but now he has become a versatile attacker, scoring goals, providing assists, and even taking penalties when needed.
Saka's next challenge will be against Monaco, where he is expected to play a crucial role in securing a spot in the next round of the Champions League for Arsenal. Manager Mikel Arteta is also impressed by Monaco's recent performances and acknowledges that they will be a tough opponent for Arsenal.
Overall, Saka's journey and rise to success have been an inspiration, and he continues to prove himself as a valuable player for Arsenal.
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