Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara thinks Buyako Saka is one of the world’s best.
Saka has been in sparkling form for much of the last three years for England and Arsenal, and O’Hara even thinks he is superior to Brazilian Real Madrid wideman Rodrygo.
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, he said: “Bukayo Saka is definitely up there with the best wingers in the world, you can’t get away with that fact.
“He’s probably in the same league as the likes of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo. In fact, I think he’d get into Real Madrid’s starting XI if he was there – he’d probably play over Rodrygo. He was brilliant once again for Arsenal against Wolves on Saturday.
“He’s a top player for both club and country. He’s got that sharp move inside and knows where the goal is. That assist he got for Kai Havertz last weekend was brilliant as well and he’s going to be a star player again this season.”
However, O’Hara cautioned Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over using the player too much this season.
“I worry for Arsenal if Saka gets tired or injured,” he said.
“He’s playing lot of minutes and a huge number of games, not just for Arsenal but for England too, and he will need some rest eventually. He’s a young lad who’s played a lot of football – you don’t want him to burn out at his age.
“He’s featured in the Euros, had a couple of weeks off and is now back playing again. You have to be careful with these young players and manage their minutes, especially with Arsenal competing in four competitions again.”
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