Chris Sutton anticipates an improved performance from Bukayo Saka in the second half of the season, as the Englishman is currently below his expected goals (xG) output. Despite being one of Arsenal’s key players and contributing significantly to the team, Saka’s statistics suggest that he has not reached his full attacking potential.
Sutton notes that Saka’s performances, while crucial for Arsenal, have not yet reached their peak. With the club facing challenges in signing a new striker during the current transfer window, players like Saka and Martin Odegaard might need to take on more responsibility in terms of scoring goals for the team.
Sutton expects Saka, in particular, to improve his attacking contributions based on his xG, potentially enhancing Arsenal’s overall offensive output in the second half of the season.
He said on BBC’s Fantasy 606:
“If you look at Saka’s numbers, he’s underperforming his numbers. If you take away his penalty goals, and you look at the goals minus the xG, he’s underperforming from open play.
“So he is due in the second half of the season to improve that, he’s too good of a player, so you’re saying to stick with Saka?”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Saka has done well for us as he did last season, but the stats show he can do better, and we truly hope that happens in this second half of the season.
He is a key player and if he performs badly, it could affect the team’s overall performance.
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All players have ups and downs in their careers. Unfortunately it seems to be happening to all of our players at the same time.
Saka can improve his form without doubt as can Martinelli, Odegaard and Jesus but I think there is more too it than just the players form. I think that MA needs to be more flexible in his tactics otherwise teams are going to know exactly what to do when they play us.
I actually believe MA is the weak link in this at the moment…
What’s Saka worth?
One can see why the gaffer wanted to sign Raphinha, he would afforded the kid much needed rest
Saka might be reenergised if he and Martinelli switched wings where they would be able to cross more effectively without having to double back to their stronger foot.Unfortunately I very much doubt if such a logical solution would occur to our inverted mad Manager.
I think you know Grandad, i hold that view but like you, i am not getting too excited that two weeks in Dubai, will be to change too much the structure or tactics, or lack of.