Bukayo Saka has produced a number of massive displays this season and set up Alexandre Lacazette’s winner as Arsenal beat Olympiakos in the first leg of their round-of-32 clash away from home, hence being compared to players like Ryan Giggs, Dennis Bergkamp, and Paul Scholes

Van Persie compared the little champs’ action to the legends of some Premier League greats after giving his ninth assist in all competitions this season.

The 18-year-old offered a super assist to Alexandre Lacazette’s in the 81st-minute winner which gives Mikel Arteta’s side a 1-0 win and a vital away goal in Greece.
“Ryan Giggs used to give those passes, Dennis Bergkamp, Paul Scholes,” said the former Dutch international while appearing as a guest on BT Sport.

“This is like ordering your striker to move into the danger zone. It’s actually world-class. Really, really good.

“This is not simple. This is very good, world-class. He makes it look easy but this pass – like I said, only the great players can give those passes.

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“Most crosses there would be kicked away by the defender and would be shot too high or too low with no idea.

“But this is a pass with an idea. This is a pass with a message, and that is what you want from your players.”

Although Bukayo Saka is primarily considered as an attacking player, injuries to the likes of Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney have seen the England Under-19 international increasingly used at left-back.


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