‘Special’… Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have a 22-year-old in their ranks with limitless potential

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Mikel Arteta has lauded Bukayo Saka as a ‘special’ player ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Luton Town tonight.

Speaking to the media, the Arsenal boss claimed the winger has limitless potential due to his attitude and desire to improve.

Bukayo Saka was amongst the goals on Saturday as Arsenal picked up a 2-1 win over Wolves.

Gary Lineker and Danny Murphy both lauded Saka after an ‘amazing’ performance at the Emirates Stadium.

The 22-year-old continues to provide for Arsenal in the final third and has racked up eight goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season.

He’s established himself as arguably Arsenal’s most important attacking player over the past couple of years and rarely misses a game under Arteta.

And ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Kenilworth Road tonight, Arteta has lauded the Hale End Academy product.

Arteta says Saka’s potential is limitless

Arteta faced the media yesterday as he looked ahead to a tricky test at Luton. The Arsenal boss was asked about Saka’s development since coming through the academy a few years back. 

“It’s like watching a kid raise, and get older, mature and evolve,” Arteta said. “And he still has the same humility and willingness to get better and better and get to know the people close to him in his life, and the impact they have on him.

“All the academy people who worked with him as well over the years to make him the player he is today, they have to take a huge compliment of who Bukayo is today. And then let him be. Bukayo is a special guy, we have him with us hopefully for many years to come.”

The Arsenal boss was then quizzed about Saka’s potential and whether there are limits on what he can achieve.

“At the moment no because he hasn’t got any limits and he wants more and the people around him want more,” he said. “His teammates are having a better understanding of what he needs as well.

“He has coaches, staff and a club that wants to push him to become better. I think it’s a good context for him to keep growing.” as quoted by Arsenal’s official website.

Saka has already achieved a lot in the game and it’s scary to think he hasn’t even reached his full potential yet.

At 22, the youngster is already a key man for club and country.

He’s improved dramatically under Arteta’s guidance over the past couple of years and is likely to continue to get better.