Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has reportedly revealed his surprise at how Bukayo Saka quickly rose to a prominent figure for the Gunners.
Saka, who came up through the ranks from the renowned Hale End academy, is now a key member of the Arsenal first team squad. His affiliation with the Gunners began when he was seven years old, and in 2018 he made his debut for the first team.
Saka has garnered the attention of many, including Henry, who acknowledged undervaluing the young talent, with his upward of 230 appearances and 60 goals for Arsenal’s senior squad, not to mention winning the FA Cup and earning a berth in the England national team.
While speaking on CBS Sports as echoed by Daily Express, Henry recounted: “I saw him at the academy and I didn’t think he would be that good, I’ll be honest with you.
“But when you work, you have that work ethic, you have a good family behind you, cause I know the family, he is clever, he works well.
“I really saw a player reaching his level, because right now he is at a level, hard to arrive. He has been there for almost three years if I am being honest.”
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Further delving into what makes Saka such an impressive figure on the pitch, Henry added: “At the European Championship (with England) they are asking him to play wing-back, he plays wing-back.
“He goes and defends for his right-back, he goes wide, he goes left, he goes behind, he does everything without complaining. He plays every single game.”
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