Ex-Chelsea Striker Reveals One Area Saka Has Improved Enormously Under Arteta

Onetime Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino has revealed that Bukayo Saka has improved enormously under Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after initially struggling when he was deployed at left-back.

Predominantly a winger, the Hale End Academy product profited from the injuries suffered by experienced left-backs Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney, making the starting line-up in the last four games played by the Gunners.

Saka delivered arguably his best performance in a domestic match this season as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the Emirates FA Cup on January 27.

"Saka at left-back has done brilliantly well,'' Cascarino said on talkSPORT.

"I mean, that was a big decision because he looked very raw and quite naive as a left-back when he first got into the team, and I think under Arteta he has improved enormously.

"I do think they are better defensively, I think they are a better team without the ball."

Saka is with the Arsenal squad in Dubai for a warm-weather training camp as part of their preparations for their next Premier League game against Newcastle United next Sunday.

Igho Kingsley

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