Former captain of Arsenal Robin Van Persie has once again showered praises on Arsenal’s teen forward Bukayo Saka.
Saka has impressed mightily for Arsenal since the resumption of football after the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic as he has played in every single minute for Arsenal since the restart.
An established player for England at youth level he is still eligible to play for Nigeria at senior level with the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick a huge fan of the 19 year old .
Pinnick is keen on the having the left footed talent commit to the Super Eagles but coach of the team Gernot Rohr isn’t keen as he believe the decision should come from the player .
Speaking on the talent of Saka, Van Persie said he has the ability to play in several roles and that makes him a joy to watch. A praise that will no doubt catch the attention of the coach of the senior national team of England Gareth Southgate.
“If you point out Saka, I’m a huge fan of his. He can play as a defender, he can play midfield, striker, not the main striker but on the wing,” he told BT Sport.
“He’s a multi-talented player who can offer assists, goals, he’s a joy to watch.”
With three goals and ten assists to his name in all competitions this season , the postponement of the European Championship till next year has no doubt given him the chance to play his way into the plans of the senior national team of England.
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