[인터풋볼] Reporter Shin Dong-hoon = Saka Bukayo (19), who has emerged as a key player in Arsenal’s promising position, has once again proved his ability to rise.
Arsenal won 3-1 against Southampton in the 20th round of the Premier League (EPL) in the 2020-21 season held at St. Mary Stadium in Southampton, England at 5:15 a.m. on the 27th. This victory raised Arsenal to the eighth place in the league.
The breath of Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette stood out. Arsenal conceded by Stuart Armstrong in the third minute of the first half, and was dragged 0-1, but in five minutes Nicola Pepe equalized the match to start the match. Then, in the 39th minute of the first half, Saka, who received a pass from Rakajet, scored a reverse goal. In the 27th minute of the second half, Saka pushed it and Lakajet finished it. The match ended 3-1.
After the game, the protagonist of Budweiser’s KOTM (King Of The Match) was Saka, who scored one goal and one help. Saka played a key role in the attack by recording two key passes, two successful dribbles, seven crosses, and one long pass. Moving constantly on the right, threatening Southampton and breathing well with Emil Smith Rowe, Pepe and Lacazette.
Saka has been helping with four goals and two in six games at the EPL. His full-fledged performance began in the 15th round of EPL against Chelsea. In the match that day, Saka started the scoring gun about three months after the EPL round 4 match against Sheffield United on October 4, helping the team to win 3-1. Since then, he has steadily seized the selection opportunities and performed impressively. Saka’s average score in six games is 7.9 points based on the soccer statistics media’Fuscore.com’.
It was crucial to wear clothes that suited you. Saka has been employed in various positions. He played a number of positions, including left fullback, wingback, winger, and midfielder. Although the potential was revealed, there was no steady performance. But after coach Mikel Arteta fixed Saka in the right winger’s seat, he showed off his upside down skills. Amidst his outstanding performance, Saka is classified as Arsenal’s key player, not a prospect.
Saka said in an interview after the Southampton match, “I am happy to be able to play for Arsenal. Director Arteta helped me to attack freely. I am very satisfied with this and want to consistently produce results. Today, we have won the deserved victory. Just a month ago, we were in the bottom, but now we have hit the top. It is changing rapidly, so I will focus on each game and win.”
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