2024-01-04 22:14:37
The season of Arsenal It was being a success until the last ten days of December. First he tied with him Liverpool (1-1), then lost at home against West Ham (0-2) and closed the year with a painful away defeat against Fulham (2-1). The poor streak of results is due to different aspects, from accumulated fatigue to mistakes in the last meters. And in this context, Arsenal are concerned that Saka is not being able to be a differential as many times per game as is usual.
Saka, the one missed by Arsenal in recent days
The right winger plays on a changed foot to go inside most of the time and have the option to shoot. However, in recent days he has not been able to shine in that aspect. Nor in that of assistant. The 22-year-old is being subjected to many fouls, some of them extremely harsh. That is why Arsenal have decided to make an official statement, says Mirror.
”Arsenal have expressed their displeasure to the Premier League refereeing body as Bukayo Saka remains among the most abused players in the competition while tougher punishments are called for.. “Arsenal feel that Saka is an easy target at the beginning of games.” It is something that also happens in Spain, because Take Kubo He complained about the same thing days ago.
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The Gunner attacker has been the third player with the most fouls received in the Premier in 2023, only behind Ayew and Bruno Guimaraes. And in his case, due to his type of game, harsher infractions that put his physical integrity at continuous risk. Football is going through a time in which referees issue many cards for protests or complaints from players, but fewer than they should in harsh actions. Or so the clubs that come out to ask for protection think.
Arsenal is fourth with 40 points, 5 behind Liverpool, the competition leader. Saka has managed to score 6 goals and provide 6 assists in 19 games.
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