Saka shares his approach to dealing with the physicality of opponents.
Bukayo receives a high number of fouls due to his pace and quickness in the Premier League.
He shared that defenders can’t foul all game as they risk getting yellow cards.
Saka emphasized that as an attacking player, he needs to continue taking on defenders despite the fouls.
StatsMuse reports Saka as the fourth-most fouled player in the Premier League this season.
Saka said:
“There are two elements. The first is that the defenders can’t do that all game. They’ll get yellow cards and then they have to stop.
“The second element is that as an attacking player, you are in the team to score goals, create goals. Part of that is going to involve having to beat defenders and, yeah, they’re going to try their best to stop you.
“But just because you get a kick, you can’t hide away and not do that. Because that’s what you are in the team to do.”
Despite the fouls, Saka plays a crucial role in Arsenal’s attacking strategy.
Arsenal is in a tight battle for the Premier League title with Manchester City and Liverpool.
Saka will be playing against Tottenham Hotspur today to help Arsenal maintain their lead in the league table.