Arsenal fans did not have a huge amount to cheer about today as their side put in a pretty poor display in a generally dull 0-0 draw away to Everton.
Still, a number of Gooners seem pleased with what they saw from youngster Bukayo Saka, who was given a somewhat surprise start in a new position – left-back.
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Saka has played a few times this season but has mostly been used further forward as a winger or wide-forward, but it may be that he has a future in defence.
Former Arsenal star Ashley Cole notably started his career as an attacking player in the club’s youth teams, before going on to become one of the finest full-backs English football has ever produced.
So it could be that Saka is heading towards a similar career path after a truly impressive display in difficult circumstances at Goodison Park today.
Caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg trusted a number of youngsters by naming a youthful XI against Everton, and in truth it didn’t really work out.
Saka at left-back, however, could prove a masterstroke while Kieran Tierney is out injured, and these fans certainly liked what they saw…
https://twitter.com/LeGrove/status/1208393091377446913
https://twitter.com/Gooner_66/status/1208393625861808128
Huge respect for Saka. Obviously not a LB but I thought he had a good game.
— Harshet Katyal (@OoohToBeAGunner) December 21, 2019
https://twitter.com/Arsenal24679/status/1208393147950211072
Youngsters played better than senior players, Saka at LB was better than kolasinac
— Olatomide? (@tbamzzy) December 21, 2019
Saka is playing out of position at the fullback but still doing better than Kolasinac
— Zahid Zaini (@zahidzaini) December 21, 2019
Saka POTM for me. He’s a lot more diligent defensively at this level than I expected him to be (way more than Kolasinac)
— Alex (@alexfrco) December 21, 2019
Saka’s been excellent at LB, a big plus. He must be staking a claim to keep the shirt even with Kolasinac’s impending return.
— Matt Ray (@MattRay_83) December 21, 2019
I'd give Saka that LB spot until Tierney comes back judging by that. ????
— AB (@_ABracken) December 21, 2019
Bukayo saka has been impressive at left back #EVEARS
— Mozzied (@mozzied212) December 21, 2019