Mikel Arteta hailed Bukayo Saka’s growth as a game changer ahead of Arsenal’s huge clash with West Ham on Sunday.
Saka has returned to the team following an Achilles injury to play a crucial role in firing his side to victories over both Fulham and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.
Reflecting on Saka’s change from the youngster who first broke into the Arsenal team, Arteta said: “His role has grown, around the club and around the team, on the pitch towards the opponent as well.
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“You sense that, he’s got a presence now, an aura. Something special. He’s a different player and a player that can change the game in any moment and creating that fear in the opponent, I think it’s something important.
“I would have loved to have had him more in recent weeks but if that’s not the case, let’s use him in the best way. You’re going to jump in fresh, motivated, with a different emotional state and you can really impact the team.”
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