Saka happy with ‘Odegaard’s’ comeback

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Bukayo Saka is delighted to be playing alongside Martin Odegaard again and is hoping the Arsenal captain can stay fit for the rest of the season.

Odegaard missed almost two months after sustaining an ankle injury. While on international duty with Norway at the start of September.

However, the 25-year-old is now fit and his return has boosted the Gunners’ form.

Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the league at the weekend and then thrashed Sporting CP 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

“He (Ødegaard) is an incredible player. I was delighted when he came back,” Saka told ทางเข้า ufabet sports.

“You can see the chemistry we have, how much I enjoy playing with him. I am delighted he is back and hopefully he will be fit for the rest of the season.”

The win over Sporting was their first since 2008, when they scored five goals away from home in the Champions League.

“This is where we should be. We showed the level we can play and we have to keep it that way,” Saka said

. “We know they (Sporting) have not lost here this season and they are a top team, but we believe in ourselves, we just have to be ourselves and go with confidence. “

Today we did it, everyone played outstandingly, everyone deserved man of the match and I’m proud of all the lads.”

Saka converted from the spot to put his team 4-1 ahead, with Sporting looking to get back into the game.

“It’s important but I don’t feel pressure, I’m confident,” added the 23-year-old forward.