Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier raved about Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka on Sky Sports News (1:53pm, March 13, 2021).
Dier, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder, plays with Saka for the England national football team.
The Spurs star has been impressed by the 19-year-old, who has been playing as a winger this season and can also operate as a left-back.
Dier believes that the teenager is going under the radar and believes that he is a fantastic footballer.
The Englishman made the comments ahead of the North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Dier said about Saka on Sky Sports News (1:53pm, March 13, 2021): “I have spent a lot of time with Bukayo now in the international set-up. I think he is a fantastic player.
“I think he has gone a bit under the radar if anything in terms of what he has done this season compared to other young English players. He is a fantastic guy as well.”
Big player for Arsenal
Saka has established himself as a key figure in the Arsenal team under manager Mikel Arteta and is now one of the first names on the teamsheet.
The winger has scored five goals and provided two assists in 22 Premier League starts and has scored one goal and provided three assists in four Europa League starts for the Gunners far this season, according to WhoScored.
Saka will hope to help Arsenal win against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.
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