Arsenal missed out on Vinicius Junior & Julian Alvarez, world class attackers to take them to another level. Bukayo Saka should be looking to be that guy now for Arsenal & use the lack of stardust narrative as motivation! telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Saka should take it personally when critics say Arsenal lack a superstar

Winger must use limited World Cup involvement as motivation and rise to the challenge laid down by mentor Thierry Henry

telegraph.co.uk

Sep 4, 2026 · 8:19 AM UTC

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Replying to @Carra23
He has always been that guy - what are you talking about?
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In fairness Jamie I think Saka pound for pound has probably matched up and exceeded a Alvarez based on domestic level. Alvarez was a support act at City and also for international side. Vinicius - definitely a level Saka has yet to aspire to.
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Replying to @Carra23
Trouble is that there is not that many quality attackers in world football at the moment. Saka and Odegaard were off last season but hopefully get back to their best as it will feel like two new signings, plus everyone forgets how potent Merino is.
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Replying to @Carra23
Saka is bland. He has talent no doubt but he doesn't have magic. A very good steady eddy. Nothing more. Like Arsenal tbh.
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Saka is not the stardust guy, he lacks natural footballing ability andd technique for that He is more like Hames milner, a hardworking guy who made a career out of exceptional workrate and adaptability Ødegaard and Eze are the Arsenal players who can produce moments of magic
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Replying to @Carra23 @EGTVEgal
All Saka has to do is continue letting the numbers speak for themselves 🤷🏿‍♂️
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Please explain why it’s always Arsenal or an Arsenal player you have to talk about.
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Replying to @Carra23
Saka is already world class. Salah had Mané/Firmino/Díaz/Jota. Haaland had De Bruyne. The issue isn’t Saka lacking “stardust” — it’s Arsenal relying on him to provide nearly all of it. Surround him with another world-class attacker and watch the difference.
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Saka is already better than Vini & Alvarez, the issue for some is that they feel whatever other two attackers start do not contribute as much as they should
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If you’re a defender you’d want to play under Arteta or a midfielder but attackers don’t wanna go Arsenal because they know Arteta will limit them. Yet gyökeres managed to score 21 goals or so last season. Yet Arteta benches him for that shit cunt Havertz 🤦‍♂️
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@Carra23 But you started that narrative on national TV the day before the first game? Apparently, Saliba is the only world class player
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Why after 8 years and multiple injuries would he be that guy ? He’s never been that guy 🤣
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He’s at that level already. We’ve just asked him to jump through hoops to be considered that way. We’ve gave Palmer that status for example and he hasn’t done what Saka has done for club and country tbh
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So many words of advice from a guy who has more own goals than goals
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Replying to @Carra23
Saka has always been that guy. Arsenal wanted another to support him
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You’re literally the ‘critic’ you’re referring to, it was you who said it? 🤣
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Bukayo Saka is a world class. Dead that narrative of yours Alvarez was on the bench before leaving for Athletico, how does that make him a world class while saka consistently performing for past five seasons is not?
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Replying to @Carra23
You cant miss out on someone who never wanted to go near you
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saka's only got 2 goals so far this season, tough ask carrying that superstar label alone rn
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Replying to @Carra23 @_ChrisBascombe
When Saka is consistent for multiple seasons like Salah did. Salahs worst season is Saka’s best 🤣
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Replying to @Carra23
Injuries are the only reason why Saka has not been able to reach those heights. But you’re purposefully ignoring that important part in your discussions. When it was Palmer, he abundantly gets the injury excuse and not him
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Replying to @Carra23
Saka isn’t that level, good player but not superstar calibre guy to lead a project
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Look out Michael Phelps, Bucry-o Saka's coming for your chain
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Replying to @Carra23
Funny that he isnt world class attacker yet if we wanted to sell every club would want him & hed go for 130m+ 😂😂😂
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Replying to @Carra23
Bukayo Saka has the same G/A as world class Vini jr, but in less games and he also started his career at LB
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Replying to @Carra23
Saka will never be THAT guy mate. He’s just the left footed Stelios Giannakopoulos
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Replying to @Carra23
Mate, it’s you using the ‘no stardust in attack’ narrative on Sky every week. Notice how none of Arsenal’s star targets are on the RW, it’s the same as if Liverpool tried to ADD a star in attack alongside Isak/Barcola. Same boring articles this year again ffs, post about Pool.
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Replying to @Carra23
He is our STARBOY. You can go to Lake America to fish for your Starfish.
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Replying to @Carra23
Agreed Cara. Saka needs to step up now. He is still 24, so the potential of growth is still available to him.
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He’s not good enough for it. He’s streaky, but not consistent.
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Can you just say you were the critic who said that on day one. No weekend article on how liverpool havent won a game as yet
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Stardust narrative? That you started? Worry about your tax you fucking idiot
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But he has always been that guy for them Jamie
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Replying to @Carra23
Where is the same energy for Foden. Saka is already world class and your opinion is worthless Mr spitty.
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They didn't "miss out" on them. They were never planning to sign either of them.
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I hope I'm wrong but I just dont see Saka becoming that guy. He doesnt have that x factor that world class wingers have. He's good but hes only spoke in such high regards because hes English.
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