“He’s an excellent player, he is the only player I’m scared of facing. I hope Arteta benches him for no reason”- FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa enthusiastically praises 25 years old Arsenal player with great fear ahead of tonight’s clash in the Champions League- Not Saka, Not Declan Rice and Martinelli.
In anticipation of the highly awaited Champions League bout between Porto and Arsenal, Diogo Costa, FC Porto’s goalkeeper, took a moment to express his admiration for Arsenal’s standout talent, Martin Odegaard. Costa, like many football enthusiasts, couldn’t help but acknowledge Odegaard’s brilliance on the pitch.
Arsenal has been on an impressive winning streak in the Premier League, boasting a remarkable aggregate score of 21-2 over their last five outings. At the core of this dominance is Martin Odegaard, the 25-year-old Norwegian international who has solidified his status as one of Arsenal’s key players in recent years. With 15 goals and eight assists in the previous Premier League season, Odegaard’s contributions have been nothing short of spectacular. This season, he continues to shine with seven goals and eight assists across all competitions, consistently elevating his form week after week.
As the clash with Porto approaches, Diogo Costa emphasized the importance of not fixating solely on Odegaard, despite acknowledging his excellence. “Odegaard is an excellent player,” Costa remarked, “but he is not a player who will do all the work alone. We are focused on the whole team.”
Despite Porto’s recent struggles in the Portuguese top-flight, their Champions League encounters have historically presented a different narrative. The unpredictable nature of such fixtures highlights the need for Arsenal to be at their best, especially on the turf of the Estádio do Dragão.
With all eyes on Martin Odegaard in the number 10 role, he holds the key to unlocking Porto’s defense and potentially becoming the decisive factor in the upcoming clash. If he replicates his recent stellar performances, Odegaard could play a pivotal role in tipping the scales in Arsenal’s favor.
