Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is one of the best players in the world.
The Englishman has been out injured since Christmas and hasn’t played a game since. Arsenal have missed him badly – there’s nobody who can do as good a job as he does.
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s coaching staff absolutely love what Saka brings to the squad, and the same sentiment is shared in the England setup too.
Saka wows everyone who watches him – be it in games or even on the training pitch.
What Bukayo Saka keeps doing in training that makes him world-class
No player has ever made it at the top level without hard work.
Everything starts on the training pitch, and if you can consistently do it there, you will be ready to deliver on the biggest stages and against the best opponents.
Saka is world-class today because he does all the right things in training, and nobody has a bad thing to say about how he is during practice sessions.
Jolean Lescott, who was one of England’s coaches when Lee Carsley took interim charge after Gareth Southgate’s departure, worked closely with Saka.
On Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, the Manchester United legend asked Lescott what makes Saka a ‘world-class’ player.
He replied: “His decision making. I had not seen something like that. Obviously the quality, but at such a young age to make every decision right, all the time, wherever he is…
“If he receives on the halfway line, he’s got to send it back to the full-back – that’s the right decision. If he cuts inside, he’s got to cross (that’s the right decision).
“We did some sessions, I had to join in, he got the ball and he was trying to cut in, I showed him the line – he didn’t cut in. Next time he got it, I showed him down the line – he went down the line and scored. I was like ‘Oh, you can just do that then? Whatever I’m offering, you’ll take and deliver on that’.
“That is so underrated, to never get anything wrong and not get bored with being offered the simple thing and doing the simple thing. That’s what most players don’t do. They get bored.”
When Bukayo Saka is set to return from his injury at Arsenal
Saka’s absence has cost Arsenal the Premier League title.
The Englishman had an incredible start to the season, scoring nine goals and providing 13 assists in just 24 appearances in all competitions.
Arsenal have really missed Saka, but the wait is almost over.
Reports have claimed that Saka is expected to return to full fitness this month, which suggests that he will be available for selection right after the international break.
That means his first game back could be against Fulham at the Emirates on the 1st of April.
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