Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta has showered praises on England winger Bukayo Saka following his impressive performance in the 2-0 win over French side AS Monaco in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match.
Saka who was on target twice also provided the assist for substitute Kai Havertz’s third goal in what was a convincing win for the Gunners that moved them up to third on the 36-team standings.
“He’s incredible,” Arteta said. I think his goal involvement in the season in 21 matches I think is 20 goals or something ridiculous this. But that’s him, very humble, a great guy to have around the place and an incredible talent.”
The Gunners came into the match needing a victory to maintain momentum to ensure automatic qualification for the next round and the Spanish coach will be delighted with the result.
“He keeps surprising us. “That’s what he wants to do. That’s the quality that he has, that’s the ambition that he has and how he’s preparing himself every day. I’m not surprised, but it’s very difficult to do what he’s doing”, he continued.
The 23-year old now has four goals and two assists in five UCL games this season including scoring in games against French Champions Paris Saint Germain and Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.
“He’s a special person. He’s a great guy to have around the team. In his role, his leadership is increasing. With the young kids he is amazing, with the seniors he is amazing. He is loved by everybody, you can tell that, and when he is on that pitch, he’s making the difference for us.”
Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s attention now shift to the English Premier League this weekend when they play host to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday.
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