Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira don advise England coach Thomas Tuchel to drop one Arsenal star from the World Cup squad. Vieira, wey be World Cup winner with France for 1998, tok say the player no dey fit for the big stage.
According to Vieira, the Arsenal star get talent but no dey show consistency wey England need for tournament like World Cup. He yarn say Tuchel suppose look for players wey fit handle pressure.
Vieira talk say, ‘The boy get quality, but for World Cup, you need players wey fit perform every match. No be time to dey experiment.’
The Arsenal star wey Vieira dey refer to na Bukayo Saka, according to reports. Saka don play well for Arsenal this season, but Vieira believe say im no reach the level wey England require.
Thomas Tuchel, wey take over from Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024, dey plan im squad for the World Cup wey go happen for 2026. The German coach don already name some players wey fit make the team.
Vieira also mention say England get many young talents wey fit shine, but dem must choose carefully. Im tok say, ‘You get players like Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, dem don show say dem fit carry the team.’
The debate about Saka inclusion don cause plenty talk for social media. Some fans agree with Vieira, while others say the former Arsenal captain dey too harsh.
Saka, wey be 24 years old, don score 12 goals and provide 8 assists for Arsenal this season. But Vieira insist say international tournament be different kettle of fish.
Tuchel no don release official squad yet, but im go announce am next month. The World Cup go hold for United States, Canada, and Mexico.
