February 26th 2024.
Bukayo Saka has been in incredible form for Arsenal, scoring in his last five Premier League games. However, former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand recently suggested that Saka is not yet a world-class player. This comment disappointed Arsenal legend Ian Wright, who believes that Saka has every right to be upset by Ferdinand's words.
Despite being only 22 years old, Saka has had an outstanding season for Arsenal, scoring 16 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions. The club is currently competing for titles in both the Premier League and the Champions League. However, Ferdinand's remarks about Saka's world-class credentials sparked backlash from Arsenal fans.
Ferdinand argued that Manchester City's Phil Foden could be considered world-class, even though his stats are similar to Saka's. Saka responded to the criticism with a superb goal in Arsenal's 4-1 win against Newcastle last weekend. This goal made Saka the first English player to score in five consecutive Premier League games for Arsenal since Wright in 1994.
In the Wrighty's House podcast, Wright expressed his delight with Saka's achievement and said that he received a nice message from the young player. Wright has always believed that Saka is a generational talent and is thrilled to see him continue to perform at such a high level. He believes that Saka will be a key player in Arsenal's success in the future.
Wright also mentioned that Ferdinand's comments may have been made for the sake of clicks, without considering the impact they would have on a young player like Saka. He believes that the conversation is subjective and does not help Saka's development as a player. Wright went on to say that if he were in Saka's position, he would be upset with Ferdinand for needlessly bringing him into a conversation that does not contribute positively to his growth.
Wright also expressed his disappointment with Ferdinand's comments and believes that they were not necessary. He stated that it is not helpful for a highly decorated player like Ferdinand to make such remarks. Wright hopes that Saka's relationship with Ferdinand will not be affected by this incident and that he will continue to focus on his development as a player.
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