Rio Ferdinand claims that Bukayo Saka is NOT ‘world-class’

Rio Ferdinand has insisted that Arsenal star Bukayo Saka shouldn’t be a ‘world-class’ expertise, regardless of his scintillating performances for the north London facet. 

Saka, 22, starred in Arsenal’s current 6-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday afternoon, the place he picked up a brace after discovering the again of the web both facet of the break.

In doing so, Saka grew to become the youngest participant in additional than 40 years to succeed in 50 targets for Arsenal and in addition took his whole purpose contributions to 100 precisely.

However, regardless of the 22-year-old’s spectacular performances, former Manchester United centre-back Ferdinand shouldn’t be satisfied the participant is ‘world-class’. 

Speaking on Vibe with FIVE, Ferdinand mentioned: ‘Not but. Listen, I feel Saka’s been unreal. I really suppose he wants a little bit of a relaxation, so many video games for a younger child. 

Rio Ferdinand has insisted that Arsenal star Bukayo Saka shouldn’t be a ‘world-class’ expertise

The ex-Man United defender, nevertheless, did admit that the Gunners winger has been ‘unreal’

‘But I feel, it is nearly like what’s world-class? He hasn’t finished it within the Champions League, has he? I’m speaking within the nitty-gritty levels,’ he mentioned.

‘Saka’s prime, do not get me unsuitable. He’s not world-class but.’

On Sunday afternoon, Saka reached the 50-goal milestone from the penalty spot on 41 minutes earlier than Gabriel and Leandro Trossard made it 4-0 on the interval.

The 22-year-old added a second purpose after the restart with Declan rice becoming a member of the rout in opposition to his former membership by capping off the victory with a shocking purpose on the London Stadium.

Despite such an emphatic victory, Saka mirrored after the sport that Arsenal might have had extra if that they had been extra medical. 

‘We have been 4 nil up within the first half and will have scored many extra, together with myself. I feel immediately we smelled blood, we went for the kill. 

‘We did very well to attain extra. I’m actually pleased to attain that (50 Arsenal targets). But I’m undecided I will be pleased immediately. 

Saka reached 100 purpose contributions for Arsenal after netting a brace in opposition to West Ham

‘I missed some probabilities I believed I might have scored. It’s an amazing achievement. I’m happy with that.’

Elsewhere within the match, the Gunners additionally discovered the again of the web because of William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice. 

Former Hammer Rice simply had the choose of the bunch after smashing a long-range effort into the highest nook.

Despite the great strike, Rice managed to carried out a restrained celebration in opposition to his former facet.