Noni Madueke signing vindicated by Bukayo Saka injury
Arguably the most controversial transfer of the summer was Arsenal’s signing of Noni Madueke, but after heavy criticism during the window, Andrea Berta and the recruitment team will feel vindicated by Bukayo Saka’s unfortunate injury. Madueke was signed from Chelsea in a deal that could potentially reach £52 million. News of Arsenal’s interest was not […] The post Noni Madueke signing vindicated by Bukayo Saka injury appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
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Arguably the most controversial transfer of the summer was Arsenal’s signing of Noni Madueke, but after heavy criticism during the window, Andrea Berta and the recruitment team will feel vindicated by Bukayo Saka’s unfortunate injury. Madueke was signed from Chelsea in a deal that could potentially reach £52 million. News of Arsenal’s interest was not well received by many supporters who questioned the logic of the signing. His arrival from Chelsea did not help matters and fans felt they had overpaid for a player who would play second fiddle to Bukayo Saka for most of the campaign. He has featured heavily on the left in his first few Arsenal matches, but doubts remained over the need to spend so much on cover for the right wing.
Saka setback changes perspective
Those doubts look less relevant following events against Leeds. The England international came off in the second half with what looked like a hamstring injury and his reaction suggested it could be a serious issue. Speaking after the game, Mikel Arteta said: “We have to wait to understand how long he will be out. I have not spoken to the doctor yet but for Bukayo to come off, it is significant.”
Madueke replaced him on the right flank before later being substituted for the impressive Max Dowman. The former PSV man will now likely take on the role for the entirety of Saka’s absence and his display against Leeds provided encouragement for supporters who doubted his signing.
Why depth matters for Arsenal
When Bukayo Saka was injured last season, Arsenal were forced to deploy players such as Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard in his place, while Ethan Nwaneri struggled with fitness. The importance of having an inverted winger on the right cannot be overemphasised and having a natural option like Madueke softens the blow of a potential long-term absence for Saka.
The Noni Madueke signing is already starting to make more sense.
Your thoughts on how he played yesterday?
Benjamin Kenneth
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