Bukayo Saka was the real deal from the moment he stepped into Arsenal’s first team training. According to former Arsenal Gunner Alex Iwobi, Saka was so good at training that all of Arsenal’s senior players admired him and knew he would be a future star.
In an interview with the TBG Podcast, Iwobi discussed a host of things, among which was how incredible Saka is. “When he first came up to train [in the] first team [he] never complained. All the players gave him that respect because he was doing his thing in training,” said Iwobi.
“I know some players would get a bit offended because it’s like a young man dribbling past.
“The thing is, a lot of Arsenal youngsters are cold, and he was raw then. So that left foot just jinky mi jinky go past a few, man.
“Now he’s doing it on a consistent basis. We’ve seen it. I’ve seen it anyway.”
It’s difficult to find anyone who doesn’t recognise Saka’s brilliance. This is his best season for Arsenal; aside from being a nuisance to PL right backs, he has increased his statistics in front of goal. He has 12 goals and 10 assists in 29 league appearances.
Even on the international stage, Saka has risen to prominence; he is now England’s default right winger; he earned the place on his own in the World Cup; and he received his 9th man of the match award during the most recent international break.
Anyway, what is it that causes Saka appear to be getting stronger every time we see him? About that, Iwobi credits Saka’s humility and willingness to learn, saying, “Not only is he a great player, he’s humble as well. Like he was eager to learn, he listens [and] doesn’t argue back. For example, he treats the dinner ladies the same way he’ll treat us, man.”
Saka is ageing like fine wine, don’t you think so?
Daniel O
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I would hope any footballer would treat any ordinary folk the same way ,goes to show Iwobis comment shows its probably the opposite for the rich footballers circle .
Sad really because I would imagine 99% of them came from that very said background .
Indeed he’s aging nicely like fine wine to a great deal some of it may come down to his connection around him.
You are seeing miscalculations and poor judgment a lot by youngsters making moves from club to other clubs.
Look at Vlohovic, Tchouameni, Mudryk , Anthony Martial Joe Felix, these are players that have miss the bus and may very well be wondering what could have been.
It seems like a long time now but I remember watching him for our academy games, he stood out most weeks as someone to keep your eye on. Now Arsenal’s star boy shot up straight toward the pinnacle of the game