Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has voiced his admiration for a player from Arsenal in anticipation of their upcoming pivotal encounter.
With Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta crossing his fingers for the fitness of his squad during the international hiatus, the looming matches against Manchester City and Bayern Munich underscore the crucial juncture of the season, where Arsenal can ill afford to lose key personnel to injury.
Despite initial worries over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes following their withdrawal from international duty, it seems they are not significant concerns for the clash against Manchester City.
Walker’s recent remarks about Saka on Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE podcast hold weight, given their imminent showdown.
Having shared the field with Saka for England, Walker lauded the Arsenal winger for his exceptional accomplishments at a tender age.
While he singled out Phil Foden as the best young player he’s played alongside, Walker extolled Saka for his contributions to the England setup and his impressive statistical achievements.
Walker’s recognition of Saka’s talent suggests he acknowledges the threat posed by the Arsenal winger, albeit perhaps relieved not to directly face him on the pitch. Instead, Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard are likely to pose challenges to Walker as they seek to bolster Arsenal’s title aspirations with a significant triumph.
As fans eagerly anticipate the return of internationals, they harbor hopes for the players’ fitness and readiness for the crucial fixture. Amidst the anticipation, there’s an underlying sense of anxiety, as a former Arsenal player has confessed to struggling to watch the club’s matches anymore, underscoring the emotional rollercoaster associated with supporting the team.
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