Inter Milan manager Chivu has been singing the praises of Bukayo Saka following his display in Arsenal’s 3-1 win in the Champions League.
Gabriel Jesus netted a brace against Inter and stole the headlines, but Saka also played a key role in helping the Gunners secure another three points.
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Mikel Arteta’s team have already booked their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League, having won all seven of their group stage matches.
Arsenal were just too strong for the Italian giants on Tuesday evening, and Chivu has hailed one of the team’s key players.
Chivu hails Bukayo Saka after Arsenal beat Inter Milan
Chivu claims that Bukayo Saka is ‘putting you in trouble and creating problems’ as the Arsenal winger impressed against Inter Milan.
The 24-year-old had a brilliant night at the San Siro, completing three dribbles, having five shots, making three key passes and winning seven duels.
Speaking about Arsenal after the match, Chivu told Sky Sport via FCInter1908: “When they surround you, they have quality.
“They have intensity, they attack the line and the penalty area, they have technical quality and pace, and they impressed me compared to other teams.
“They have quality on their right side, with Saka putting you in trouble and creating problems in the penalty area.”
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Alan Shearer also loved Saka’s performance against Inter, claiming that the winger kept ‘causing chaos’ for Inter’s defence.
Arteta rested Saka against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, a decision which backfired, but the Arsenal academy graduate certainly turned up in Milan.
Mikel Arteta reacts to Gabriel Jesus’ Man of the Match performance for Arsenal
Arteta was delighted to hear that Jesus was awarded the Man of the Match away for his two goals against Inter.
The Brazilian striker has really laid down a marker for Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres with an impressive brace.
Speaking to the media: Arteta said: “This is great. We’ve been missing Gabi a lot. I think he’s going to raise his confidence level with the teams because we have different profiles in that position, which we have with the wingers in other positions.
“The fact that those players are playing at that level, Viktor comes in and has a great impact as well in the game. It only makes us better, and that’s what we’re seeking.”
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