Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has expressed admiration for an Arsenal player ahead of their upcoming crucial encounter.
As Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes for the fitness of his players during the international break, the looming matches against Manchester City and Bayern Munich highlight the pivotal stage of the season, where Arsenal cannot afford to lose key players to injury.
While there were concerns over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes following their withdrawal from international duty, it appears they are not major doubts for the clash against Manchester City.
Walker’s recent comments about Saka on Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE podcast are noteworthy, considering their impending matchup.
Having played alongside Saka for England, Walker praised the Arsenal winger for his remarkable achievements at a young age.
While acknowledging Phil Foden as the best young player he’s played with, Walker commended Saka for his contributions to the England team and his impressive statistics.
Walker’s appreciation for Saka’s talent suggests that he recognizes the threat posed by the Arsenal winger, even though he may be relieved not to directly face him on the pitch.
Instead, it’s likely that Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard will challenge Walker as they aim to boost Arsenal’s title aspirations with a significant victory.
As fans await the return of internationals, they hope for the players’ fitness and readiness for the crucial fixture.
Amidst the anticipation, there’s a sense of anxiety, as one former Arsenal player has admitted to struggling to watch the club’s matches anymore, indicating the emotional rollercoaster associated with supporting the team.
