Bukayo Saka: New long term deal signed 📝

[Penn_]

The reason Saka is always double marked, makes it look too easy.

 

[dashsnow17]

Idk if I like that.

We literally need someone on his level or better if we’re serious about having a dynasty and they’re putting out that rubbish?

Vini?

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

The reason Saka is always double marked, makes it look too easy.

that almost 90% of our problems most games we really enter these situation like 3-4 times a game just to f**k it all up happen the same with Noni in 2nd half he put such amazing ball for someone just to tap in and no one bothered to attack the ball. our players simply just don't know how to move into box why 4 of our players too close to the goal and not one of them just stay back like Rice against Bournemouth? that really just require some thinking not coaching

 

[viktor]

 

[Legend14]

I think he won’t return to form until next season. He has lost quickness, which is likely due to the surgery. He’ll be more confident next season.

 

[StefanB]

Really needs to up his game. I haven't seen him play this many bad games in a season ever since he broke through. Madueke for me should be starting and playing 50-60 mins before Saka comes on.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

He cannot be the main man in the attack. We need to sign a top player in attack so he is the sidekick.

 

[pure profit FC]

 

[viktor]

yes we are biggest club in london because we dont need cheating charges to help us won trophies

 

[Red London]

This guy needs to fix up if we’re gonna win major honours this season.

He went from being ok and dropping too many 7s this season to dropping 6s recently. Just having no impact on the game, or nowhere near enough impact for his talent level + what he’s done previously.

I’m starting to be of the opinion that we should try him in different areas, but Arteta would never do it.

He doesn’t seem as comfortable as he always has playing that inverted winger role, cutting in isn’t looking as seamless. There were points where people were comparing him to Robben almost, players knew what he wanted to do but did it anyway type stuff.

Right now that’s not the case. He’s still a very secure player on the ball don’t get wrong, but it’s not “take the game by the scruff of the neck” and make a game changing action thing enough. Especially goals wise.

 

[gunman90]

He has been very underwhelming. He just looks like a solid player atm.

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

This guy needs to fix up if we’re gonna win major honours this season.

He went from being ok and dropping too many 7s this season to dropping 6s recently. Just having no impact on the game, or nowhere near enough impact for his talent level + what he’s done previously.

I’m starting to be of the opinion that we should try him in different areas, but Arteta would never do it.

He doesn’t seem as comfortable as he always has playing that inverted winger role, cutting in isn’t looking as seamless. There were points where people were comparing him to Robben almost, players knew what he wanted to do but did it anyway type stuff.

Right now that’s not the case. He’s still a very secure player on the ball don’t get wrong, but it’s not “take the game by the scruff of the neck” and make a game changing action thing enough. Especially goals wise.

Yeah Saka should stop playing like we dont have anyone in the box. He needs to step up. He needs to build the chemistry between Gyok and him. The Gyok's goal yesterday, he can cross earlier by example

 

[Tell.]

Why is it that as soon as he realises he's cooking his full back & has them on a yellow he stops taking them on?

 

[Ljonin]

Watched a few comps of him from a few seasons ago. He looks a different player. What happened to him?

 

[Red London]

Watched a few comps of him from a few seasons ago. He looks a different player. What happened to him?

Some people have forgotten how good he was. Was always great but then even had spurts of form where he was literally filthy. Like showing promise of being a consistent 15-20 PL goal a season player.

For me there must be a link to the surgery he had. And considering that I don’t know if he’s as agile / quick on his feet? Which doesn’t suit being inverted as much. Get this guy in the middle of the pitch or on the left side.

 

[TakeChillPill]

Cucurella has always done well against Saka, his tenacity and low centre of gravity has allowed him to bite at Sakas heels.

What's disappointing is that Saka should still skin him. There was a moment in the game where he was 1 Vs 1 against him on a counter and he just slowed down and allowed himself to get in a 2v1 situation.

If Maudeke was on he would've just burned the fullback.

I would like to see Maudeke start on the weekend.

 

[Trilly]

I think Saka’s fine in that his issues aren’t physical but mental in terms of doing a bit too much hero ball and tactical in terms of getting the main man treatment from opposition defences.

His underlying stats, decision making, final ball and ball security are still elite as usual, his shooting is still average but he’s shooting a lot more than usual which might be making him look worse in that regard.

I just don’t think Saka rates the guy (Gyokeres) one bit

That might be true but part of leadership is enabling your guys, I think Saka thinks he has to lead by putting the team on his back and that’s not always the best way…

It’s crunch time now, it’s time for him to show us he’s that guy.

 

[Rasmi]

I think Saka’s fine in that his issues aren’t physical but mental in terms of doing a bit too much hero ball and tactical in terms of getting the main man treatment from opposition defences.

His underlying stats, decision making, final ball and ball security are still elite as usual, his shooting is still average but he’s shooting a lot more than usual which might be making him look worse in that regard.


That might be true but part of leadership is enabling your guys, I think Saka thinks he has to lead by putting the team on his back and that’s not always the best way…

It’s crunch time now, it’s time for him to show us he’s that guy.

He can be that guy. Just don’t think listening to Arteta will make him that guy. He has to stop following the dead attacking tactics if he want to be that guy and I think he’s just too nice for that

 

[OnlyOne]

Guys one of the most over played players and coming back from a torn hamstring which is one of the most repeatable injuries.

There’s an element he’s playing within himself to stay fit and given Arteta’s use of him this season it’s clear we’re conscious of his minutes and potential reinjury.

I’m not worried about him, he’s world class.

We should all remember Madrid.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

His underlying stats, decision making, final ball and ball security are still elite as usual, his shooting is still average but he’s shooting a lot more than usual which might be making him look worse in that regard.

I noticed last night that we were shooting from range as a team a LOT more than usual, that's not coincidence - I think Arteta wants that from his main technical players and I can see why