Arsenal fans are certain that Max Dowman could really benefit from Mikel Arteta moving Bukayo Saka into the number ten role.
Ahead of kick-off, Arteta was forced to move Saka into midfield after Riccardo Calafiori’s injury during the warm-up.
TRUE or FALSE: Bukayo Saka should start in the NUMBER 10 role more often!
Saka impressed for Arsenal in a more central role against Wigan, although he was only given 45 minutes there with the team 4-0 up after just 27 minutes.
Long-term, Saka could well be used in a midfield role more often, especially with Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze struggling for form.
Max Dowman could benefit from Bukayo Saka’s midfield role
Max Dowman could now have a clear pathway into the Arsenal team with Bukayo Saka being moved into the number ten.
The Gunners’ supporters are getting excited about the prospect of Saka being used in midfield as the team blew Wigan away.
Mikel Arteta has been given food for thought following his team’s impressive attacking display during the FA Cup fourth-round tie.
Dowman is one of Arsenal’s best prodigies, and ensuring there is a clear pathway for the teenager should be a priority.
Arsenal fans have now taken to social media in the hope that Saka’s move to central midfield could give Dowman plenty of chances.
One fan said: “Bukayo Saka has definitely been considered at 10 role for a long time. This is mostly due to the development of Max Dowman on the right, who Arsenal believe will be a generational player.”
“Move Saka to the number 10 next season, and start Dowman at right wing,” claimed another fan.
A third fan stated: “Saka central with Dowman on his right would do bits.”
Another excited Arsenal fan stated: “Saka in the number 10 and Dowman at right wing for the next 10 years of my life.”
Finally, one fan said: “Saka central for the rest of the season and Madueke/Dowman for the right-hand side, please.”
Mikel Arteta impressed by Bukayo Saka in midfield
Speaking to the media after the match, Arteta revealed he was really impressed by Saka playing in a midfield role.
Saka and Madueke’s ability to interchange made it really tricky for Wigan to deal with the pair throughout the match.
Arteta said: “Well, he’s more central, he’s closer to the goal. It’s a bit more difficult for the opponent to get his reference constantly.
“He can interchange positions with the wide player as well, and he’s so good at picking those spaces, and when he’s there, he can really hurt you with the ball.”
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