Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has responded to comments made by Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand regarding Bukayo Saka. Ferdinand had suggested that Saka was not yet world-class, contrasting him with Manchester City’s Phil Foden, whom he believed deserved that recognition.
Walcott, however, disagreed with Ferdinand’s assessment and offered his perspective on the matter. Speaking at the London Football Awards, Walcott stated:
“Yeah, I mean, people are entitled to their opinion. I get it. For me, he is [Saka is world-class]. His numbers are showing that, and his consistency as well in the best league in the world.
Phil Foden is world-class as well, all of these guys. But Saka is world-class in my opinion. My son loves him.”
Saka has been delivering remarkable performances at a young age, boasting impressive statistics with 16 goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances across competitions this season. In contrast, Foden has slightly fewer goal contributions despite playing five more games than Saka.
Saka is anticipated to feature in Arsenal’s forthcoming Premier League encounter against Sheffield United, having scored in each of his team’s last five league matches.
