Bukayo Saka: From Starboy to Champion

[Jakarta]

 

[RunTheTrap]

I like that he's playing more like a second striker than a winger. He was in the box more than Kai was and was loitering around for the tap-ins. It will do his body good if he's less involved in build-up and focused more on poaching.

 

[DuBB]

3 games. 2 goals. No limping.

Quietly efficient.

Off to a good start. Nothing to see here.

 

[Gooner Zig]

3 games. 2 goals. No limping.

Quietly efficient.

Off to a good start. Nothing to see here.

Also getting off a decent volume of shots. Thought he was unlucky not to score, Martinez had to make two pretty good saves.

 

[Jakarta]

3 games. 2 goals. No limping.

Quietly efficient.

Off to a good start. Nothing to see here.

2 goals but for me he still looks way off physically. Hopefully he stays fit for this season and is able to regain that dynamism he used to have. He wasn’t the quickest player before but damn now I feel really bad for him. He was meant to go from our Starboy to our star man but I don’t know now….

Still early days I was just surprised at how quiet his thread was

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Yeah still don't get what people are seeing with him physically declining, etc. If anything he seems stronger than ever, the way he holds off much bigger players (sometimes multiple at once) is wild. He's still getting in behind in the box down the flank and always getting the yards needed to play whatever ball he wants.

 

[Geofranco]

Yeah still don't get what people are seeing with him physically declining, etc. If anything he seems stronger than ever, the way he holds off much bigger players (sometimes multiple at once) is wild. He's still getting in behind in the box down the flank and always getting the yards needed to play whatever ball he wants.

He is definitely bigger and stronger. But not as agile or quick as he was a couple of seasons ago. But even without the injuries, players usually lose some quickness once they get into their mid to late 20s. He is smart enough to adjust his game, he just needs to stay fit.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Yeah still don't get what people are seeing with him physically declining, etc. If anything he seems stronger than ever, the way he holds off much bigger players (sometimes multiple at once) is wild. He's still getting in behind in the box down the flank and always getting the yards needed to play whatever ball he wants.

He is definitely bigger and stronger. But not as agile or quick as he was a couple of seasons ago. But even without the injuries, players usually lose some quickness once they get into their mid to late 20s. He is smart enough to adjust his game, he just needs to stay fit.

Him putting James on his arse in the first half was delightfully reminiscent of when Henry, also one who was surprisingly strong for a player with a slight frame, did the same to Desailly before scoring in a 2-0 home win.

 

[Aubamabludclat94]

His role is changing and the way he approaches his game is changing. He reminds me of the way he was playing when he came back for the UCL Real Madrid tie. Almost totally off the ball work. Just letting the ball movement and his iq and our rotations do all the work while he tries to position himself for the killer blow. We’ll see how it works out throughout the rest of the season

 

[Gooner Zig]

2 goals but for me he still looks way off physically. Hopefully he stays fit for this season and is able to regain that dynamism he used to have. He wasn’t the quickest player before but damn now I feel really bad for him. He was meant to go from our Starboy to our star man but I don’t know now….

Still early days I was just surprised at how quiet his thread was

He completed the most sprints out of anyone vs Chelsea.

I think people are seeing what they want to see at this point

 

[Red London]

He completed the most sprints out of anyone vs Chelsea.

I think people are seeing what they want to see at this point

Yeh looked pretty strong and healthy vs Chelsea.

 

[Gooner Zig]

Ngl...his shooting has been off for a while now. It's not good enough, I don't know what happened but he's missing too many sitters now. Should have scored at least one goal vs Napoli.

 

[OnlyOne]

Garbage. Might be the year I turn on B.

 

[kraphtous]

It would be great if he turned his form around as Ødegaard did. It‘s been too long since he‘s been consistently good.

 

[sdotzdot]

He is definitely bigger and stronger. But not as agile or quick as he was a couple of seasons ago. But even without the injuries, players usually lose some quickness once they get into their mid to late 20s. He is smart enough to adjust his game, he just needs to stay fit.

People see what they want to see. If you can't see Saka clearly isn't the same player as a few years ago idk what to tell you really, just rose tinted glasses.

He is trying too hard and it's affecting his game.

 

[Stringer]

We need to explore the RW market.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

He's had one game where he hasn't been good and three where he has been. He's fine.

 

[Entropics]

Not worried at all, was the one making things happen in the first half. Shame he messed that free shot but it happens.

Then we enjoyed Madueke

 

[Ash10]

His overall play was good but the shooting needs to improve massively from what it is currently

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

He can be better and I hope his body will allow him to be