Arsenal star Martin Odegaard was seen shouting at Bukayo Saka to get back into position as his captaincy credentials come under the microscope.
Odegaard shouts at Saka in Arsenal win
Arsenal beat Southampton 3-0 on Saturday afternoon in a fairly comfortable win.
Alexandre Lacazette opened the scoring before Odegaard grabbed his third goal in his last three games.
Gabriel Magalhaes added a third toggle Arsenal a pretty routine win – but Odegaard was keeping standards high throughout.
Football London claim that Arsenal players went to speak to Mikel Arteta when Saints striker Armando Broja was receiving treatment.
With Arsenal players switched off, Southampton were then ready to get the game back underway – and Odegaard was barking instructions.
Odegaard was seen yelling at Saka telling him to get back into position, making sure nobody slacked off.
Odegaard’s captaincy credentials now important
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of the game due to disciplinary reasons, meaning Arsenal could be seeking a new captain.
It’s unlikely to be Granit Xhaka again, but some younger players may now need to step up into a leadership role.
Odegaard is one option given that he currently serves as Norway captain on the international stage.
This show of leadership and communication may leave Odegaard as a real contender to become Arsenal captain.
Mikel Arteta faces a big decision on Aubameyang soon, but Odegaard is making all the right noises at Arsenal.
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