Bukayo Saka really need a dependable deputy on the right wing, as Ben White’s recent comments suggested that he he intends to play in every single game.
White recently spoke with ESPN about his time as a right back last season. Among the issues the ex-Brighton player spoke of was how great Bukayo Saka is and how he’s gotten the most out of him while playing right back, saying, “I think working with B [Saka] is quite easy.
“You don’t have to be too good a player to play behind him. There are always situations where I stitch him up and he gets out of it because he’s so good, making me look so much better than I am.
“He’s obviously phenomenal, and my job is to help him be the best and [help him] show what he can do on a game day. So I’ll be doing them extra runs for him, or whatever I can, to make him glow and do the best he can.
“He’s just got it all, hasn’t he? He’s so strong. He’s willing to learn and do anything to be better. And doing it on a consistent basis, never injured, touchwood.
“He’s always available and always trains. So I think for a guy that plays every game, that’s so crucial to the team, that’s so important… That’s what he’s gonna have to do for the next 10 years.”
One might read White’s claims and merely see him applauding his team mate; nevertheless, in them, there’s an impression that the Gunners are over/relying on the 21-year-old. He also brings up the notion that Arteta should lighten the load on his star player. Arsenal have been linked with a move for a quite a few right-wingers.
If he does need a deputy, i think Mohammed Kudus may have been a good addition, but now that the Ghanaian is to join Brighton, Mikel Arteta faces a difficult task in finding anoher talented winger to join his project between now and September 1st that can replace Saka when he is in reed of a rest…
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Alright guys, long may it continue.COYG!!!
With the very impressive Timber on board, who is equally proficient at CB or RB, it remains to be seen now Ben White fits into the scheme of things this season.Last season I thought he was our most consistent defender and I would hope Arteta will recognise that and not consign him to the bench as he already has with our best left back.Our centre backs have not impressed me in pre season and perhaps Timber will be used in that role where he has been outstanding for Ajax and Holland.In my opinion he is a better centre back than either Saliba and Gabriel, who to me are both over rated.Against City, I would not play key players like Partey and Saka who are most definitely needed for the first League match.
Just wish Ainsley Niles would have taken a leaf out of this lad book
When Saliba isn’t playing you see how BW really struggles.