Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka was again deployed in the left back role Thursday evening by Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta in his first game in charge of the Gunners in their matchday 19 fixture against Bournemouth.Saka played for 90 minutes at the Vitality Stadium and did put in a shift defensively albeit going forward his final balls were disappointing.Adapting to the left back position according to ESPN was no issue for the Arsenal youngster."DF Bukayo Saka , 6 -- It may not be his first-choice position, but the 18-year-old looks more than comfortable at left-back," ESPN wrote."The youngster was always available on the overlap, and was the most reliable Gunner when it came to a final ball, although that wasn't saying much."The Mirror gave Saka a 5 out of 10."Bukayo Saka 5."Played at left-back which seemed a waste the majority of his attacking talents. When he did get forward, his crossing let him down."For Daily Star it was a 6/10 for the England youth international of Nigerian descent who may seek to play for the west African country at the senior level."Bukayo Saka - 6."Forced to fill in at left-back,...
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