Bukayo Saka: Little Chilli

[Symbia]

What do we do about him still having a child’s body? You can see that he’s got more than enough pace for PL level and he’s strong when he has position but he’s severely lacking strength in the 50/50 type duels.

Do we basically have to wait for him to fill out or do we put him on a strength programme to protect him? Don’t really know how that side of things work but I wouldn’t mind giving him some time out if it protects him in the long run.

I mentioned this last season and recieved knee jerk reactions from quite a number here.

 

[Tourbillion]

Martinelli plays or Arteta goes. We have not had a pre season, but it's strange to think that Arteta has not given debuts to any youngsters. Bad as Unai was, he gave us martinelli, Smith Rowe, Matteo. Saliba would have played by now.

LOL

 

[Blood on the Tracks]

Another really impressive performance from Saka tonight to go with his MOTM performance against Republic of Ireland.

Kid looks so comfortable at the very top level. He's a star in the making. He'll displace Chilwell in the next year or so I've no doubt.

 

[Tourbillion]

Another really impressive performance from Saka tonight to go with his MOTM performance against Republic of Ireland.

Kid looks so comfortable at the very top level. He's a star in the making. He'll displace Chilwell in the next year or so I've no doubt.

I haven't watched any of the international games, I really hate them.

Has Saka been a left back then ffs?

 

[Blood on the Tracks]

I haven't watched any of the international games, I really hate them.

Has Saka been a left back then ffs?

Left wing back. Might be worth watching the game vs Iceland on Wednesday as Saka looks sure to start with Chilwell picking up an injury tonight.

 

[MutableEarth]

I thought he was a bit leggy today actually from what I saw, but was still one of the better players on the pitch. Grealish also seemed to prefer having Saka outside him, and Saka's positioning really helped England maintain control.

That said, I'm a little worried about the amount of football he's playing. As much as I'd rather see him on the pitch for us, I hope Arteta gives him as much of a breather as he can in the coming weeks.

 

[Macho]

He’s looked leggy all season to me personally. I think crappy preseason might have something to do with it though.

 

[MutableEarth]

He’s looked leggy all season to me personally. I think crappy preseason might have something to do with it though.

I thought Mikel would rotate a lot more than he has but I guess there'll be plenty of time for that.

 

[Tourbillion]

I thought Mikel would rotate a lot more than he has but I guess there'll be plenty of time for that.

Literally no reason why Reiss couldn't pick up where Saka left off.

But we all know Arteta by now.

 

[Wryer]

Love his versatility and mature performances wherever he's played.

But this could ironically be something that goes against him in later stages of his career, hope to see him become more dominating in one position soon and cement himself there.

Personally hoping to see him settled into a left wing/wide forward position. Needs more goals and assists.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Hes a complete player. Few deficiencies that are major and things that can be worked on to improve him. I think he may be the most prominent Gunner for England since Theo and he's being overplayed. I never thought I'd hear myself say that!

 

[Riou]

...this, added to Nelson liking his post of Villa beating us, only 1 explanation...Grealish is tapping up our Hale End boys!

 

[Macho]

Lol these guys sucking up to each other is a bit cringe, not only have they not done anything yet, they lost.

 

[Penn_]

Lol these guys sucking up to each other is a bit cringe, not only have they not done anything yet, they lost.

Didn’t know Roy Keane posted here

 

[Rex Stone]

Euros being put back a year has probably meant Saka is gonna be included in the England squad.

Can’t see Shaw beating him out now, especially with his versatility.

 

[Macho]

Didn’t know Roy Keane posted here

I read what I said back you’re actually spot on

 

[Sniper Mik]

Incredible that he only played for 30 minutes and still managed to get injured. Just our luck. He's absolutely unplayable right now. Got the swagger of a player 10 years older than him. Good thing is it only looked like a bad whack and not a twist or a muscle injury. Hopefully he'll be back for the next PL game.

 

[Rasmi]

The gulf between Nelson and him is huge. This guy is what you call wonderkid

 

[ScotsGooner89]

Willian should be embarrassed by Saka’s performance. Played 30 minutes and broke through Leeds several times with one less option.

 

[Vibra]

Is he alright? I switched it off in panic as soon as the injury happened