Ray Parlour said on talkSPORT (6:27pm, February 15, 2021) that Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka could be just as good as Manchester City’s rising star Phil Foden.
The former Arsenal star made the comments about Saka and Foden in response to his co-presenter mocking a fan of the Gunners who tweeted that the teenager is better than Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling and Foden.
Parlour said on talkSPORT (6:27pm, February 15, 2021): “Well, I certainly believe that he could be just as good as Foden and people like that. I know he is only a year older, Foden.”
Two huge talents
Saka and Foden are different types of players, but they are more or less the same age and are massive talents.
The Arsenal teenager can play as a left-back or as a left-winger, but it is very likely that he could end up as a wide man in the coming years.
The 19-year-old has been superb for Mikel Arteta’s so far this season and plays consistently well.
According to WhoScored, the teenager has made 20 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Arsenal so far this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the process.
Foden is 20 and is an attacking midfielder, and under City manager Pep Guardiola he is already showing his potential.
According to WhoScored, the England international has made 12 starts and six substitute appearances in the league for the Ciiizens, scoring five goals and providing three assists in the process.
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