He's an 8. People talk about him being a winger, but he isn't always going to influence the game by beating his man on the wing. He doesn't have the pace to do it. However he always finds a way to make something happen when inside. We need him as a right 8 with Aouar as the left 8.
Yeah I'm warming to this idea. His versatility is so impressive but he needs to grow in one position for me. I can't remember who made the argument of him rightfully being used in different positions but I can't agree.
You look at someone like Foden, a young player at Citeh who's been used in a number of positions. He's now putting his stamp on that CM role and he's growing every week. Saka could do the same for us. He can pass, dribble, has an eye for goal and is strong with an exceptional work rate.
This little bit of play to create an opening was fantastic. He didn't get 12 assists for us last season by just swinging in crosses. He has vision. Whilst our team look somewhat devoid of creativity Saka can grow into a real creative outlet for us.
Saka for no.8.