Bukayo Saka: Freddie Ljungberg makes claim about Arsenal starlet

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Freddie Ljungberg has told The Telegraph that he is confident that Bukayo Saka can handle the spotlight currently on him following his Euro 2020 display for England, insisting that the Arsenal starlet is going to be amazing.

Saka stole the show on Tuesday as Gareth Southgate’s men booked their place in the knockout stages.

The 19-year-old had not played a minute before the latest game against Czech Republic.

Now however, it is going to be incredibly difficult for Southgate to justify leaving Saka out of their last 16 tie with Germany next week.

Of course, Arsenal fans have known for a long time just how good Saka is. But his stock has risen further following his heroics on the international stage.

And Ljungberg believes that he has everything he could possibly need to keep moving forward after notching up another accolade in what is threatening to be an incredible career.

“If I look at myself, it’s the first time you feel that total love from the country when you play well for your national team,” he said, as reported by The Telegraph. “That’s an emotional thing that you’ve never experienced before with your club. It’s a new sensation, but I know Bukayo can handle it.

“I don’t know why, but throughout his career people often talk about other players more than him. But Bukayo gets better and better all the time and I don’t think there’s anything stopping him. He’s going to be amazing.”

England display should come as little surprise with Bukayo Saka continuing to step up

It is remarkable to think that Saka only made his Premier League debut in 2019.

He seemed to take little time to turn himself into a player Arsenal could hardly be without.

The youngster can play almost anywhere across the pitch. And the fans are able to treat him like a senior member of the squad when it comes to the expectations they have.

Saka has set an incredible standard since bursting onto the scene. And there are no signs that he is anywhere near his ceiling yet.