Saka Impresses In Adopted Left-Back Role, Gets English Media's Pass Mark

England youth international of Nigerian descent Bukayo Saka was impressive Saturday afternoon in Arsenal's Premier League game against Everton at the Goodison Park which ended in a drab scoreless draw and was duly recognised for his performance.

Saka who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his father and wants to be addressed as a "Nigerian" was deployed in the left back role in the absence of injured duo of Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney.

It was a 7.5 out of 10 for Saka by Arsenalstation.com.

"Saka 7.5/10. Asked to fill-in at left-back and did himself proud. Made a couple of excellent blocks/tackles and gave little away in defence. Was even a threat going forward, although his deliveries could have been better.


"LB: Bukayo Saka – 8/10.

"The Arsenal youngster did well to adapt to his new role as a makeshift left-back.

"He made an important block early on in the game and worked his socks off out on the wide areas. Saka tried his best to link up with Aubameyang and Martinelli on the left side of the Gunners midfield."


"Saka – 7. Considering he was not playing in his usual position I thought he had a fine game. He also posed a threat going forward," the website noted.

Izuchukwu Okosi