Speaking on his podcast, Ian Wright has been speaking about Martin Odegaard and his majestic style of play.
The Norwegian was at his very best against Watford over the weekend. He scored the opening goal of the game, and he scored in sumptuous style.
Odegaard played a perfect backheel to put Bukayo Saka in behind the Watford defence, before arriving late in the area to finish the cutback, and he was also brilliant throughout the rest of the game.
Wright was full of praise for Odegaard, claiming that he makes everything look so effortless to the point where he appears to just float across the pitch at the moment.
What’s been said?
Wright gave Odegaard credit for his performance.
“We have to mention Odegaard as well, did you see Odegaard for that first goal? The backheel he did to get in and then to finish. Odegaard man, he’s floating on the pitch at the moment, he’s floating over the grass. Everything you see about the way Saka is playing, Martinelli’s finish, the way Odegaard is playing. It is happening, there is a vibe and they are starting to believe,” Wright said.
Effortless
Wright says Odegaard floats across the pitch, and that’s a great description.
Much like Zinedine Zidane used to, when Odegaard is at his best, he just glides on the grass, playing the beautiful game absolutely beautifully.
The Norwegian is one of the most naturally brilliant footballers in the Premier League and he’s now hitting his stride at Arsenal.
Odegaard is quickly becoming a fan favourite, and, even as a neutral, you have to appreciate his talents.
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