I Won’t Halt Saka’s Progress At Arsenal – Arteta

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has come out to say that he’ll not put the brakes on Bukayo Saka’s development at the club. He recently revealed this despite the 19-year-old facing the threat of burnout in his second full season as a first-team regular.

According to him, Saka is currently in a good moment, and he is full of confidence right now, so he’ll keep protecting him without altering his progress as a footballer.

Arteta added that Saka needs more support and advice at this stage of his career, and that won’t stop coming from his manager.

His words, “I think he’s in a great moment, he’s full of confidence,”

“He’s been really important in recent results. His form is probably the highest that it’s been since I’ve been here and he’s been really consistent. He needs to keep going and (we need to) be wise with him because at the moment he’s a big part of the team.”

“I think we have to protect him and keep the extractions where they should be, but I’m not going to put a brake on his development or how much he can do week in, week out.”

“We have to support him and give him the best possible advice all the time, and then manage his minutes so he can maintain this level.”

“It is (difficult) at the moment because he’s been a real threat. He’s involved in a lot of goals all the time and his consistent performances make him a starter obviously. So it’s a fine balance, but at the same time he’s 19 years old and we have to protect him.”