“I’ll put rivalry aside and praise him because he deserves it, I watched him for the first time in a while yesterday and he really amazed me”- Chelsea legend Didier Drogba praises ‘really good’ Arsenal star for an iconic moment in the game against Burnley yesterday.
In a dazzling display of footballing prowess, Martin Odegaard stole the spotlight against Burnley in the Premier League, earning effusive praise from Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. Arsenal, riding a wave of success, secured their fifth consecutive league victory with a resounding 5-0 triumph at Turf Moor.
Odegaard wasted no time making his mark, breaking the deadlock just four minutes into the game and later orchestrating Bukayo Saka’s second goal with a precision assist. The Norwegian maestro showcased his ball mastery throughout the match, accumulating an impressive 88 touches and completing 61 passes. His creative brilliance was evident as he crafted three scoring opportunities, excelling in aerial duels and take-ons with a flawless 100% success rate.
Post-match, Drogba expressed elation for Odegaard, emphasizing the midfielder’s exceptional form and pivotal role as the club captain. In an interview with Arsenal.com, Drogba highlighted Odegaard’s confidence and physical prowess, stating, “He’s hitting form.”
Odegaard’s celebratory gesture, covering his ears after scoring, drew attention amidst recent scrutiny over Arsenal’s reactions. Manager Arteta, unaware of the gesture, praised Odegaard’s performance and urged him to stay true to himself.
Arsenal’s historic run of five consecutive league victories since the year’s start marks a significant milestone. Their offensive prowess has been spectacular, notching an impressive 21 goals in these wins, a stark contrast to their meager four-goal tally in the five games preceding their training camp in Dubai.
Looking ahead, Arteta aims to sustain momentum as Arsenal faces Porto in the Champions League round of 16 first leg at Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday. Despite Porto’s recent formidable record against Arsenal in away encounters, including three winless matches, Arsenal remains optimistic about breaking this pattern and securing an advantage for the second leg.
