"Redknapp said on Sky Sports, as reported by GOAL: Don't get me wrong, of course, they've got players who can play on that side but he is the man. And that's what I'm talking about when I talk about being a leader today. The pundit added: He's not a Tony Adams as a captain, but he took the game by the scruff of the neck when the team was struggling and they didn't quite have that flow, and he grew into the game."
"Jamie Redknapp was impressed by Saka's performance Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) In Redknapp's view, Saka is no longer just an exciting young star, he has transited into an indispensable leader for Arsenal. The Craven Cottage display offered a clear glimpse of why, when the game tightened up, when space collapsed and chances became sparse, Saka's subtle but decisiv"
Arsenal won 1-0 at Fulham despite a compact Fulham setup that severely limited chances. Bukayo Saka, wearing the captain's armband in Martindegaard's absence, took control both on and off the pitch and grew into the game as chances were scarce. Saka won individual battles, provided leadership when the team lacked flow, and influenced the match beyond raw statistics. Jamie Redknapp praised Saka as irreplaceable, noting his leadership qualities and physical importance to the team while acknowledging strong teammates such as William Saliba and Gabriel. Keeping Saka fit is framed as a major key for Arsenal.
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