Steven Gerrard has suggested Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka that he should toughen up following the winger’s request for extra safety in the course of the Gunners’ win in opposition to Aston Villa.
Saka knowledgeable BT Sport after scoring the one purpose in Villa Park’s 1-0 triumph that he had spoken to referee Andrew Madley concerning the harassment he was receiving from Villa gamers.
“I wasn’t complaining to the ref however I simply wished to let him know that that is my sport, working at gamers with tempo, and generally I would like a bit extra safety when gamers are purposefully making an attempt to kick me,” Saka mentioned.
Tyrone Mings was cautioned for grabbing Saka late along with his studs, and the England worldwide additionally gained many free-kicks earlier than being changed with 20 minutes remaining.
However Villa boss Gerrard had little sympathy, although, saying: “It is a part of the sport. The final time I checked it isn’t a no-contact sport. I feel tackles are allowed, physicality’s allowed.
“He is a superb participant, he is an impressive expertise and I really like him. However he cannot complain about that aspect. That is soccer.
“I am sitting right here now with screws in my hips, I’ve had about 16 operations, I am struggling to go to the fitness center in the meanwhile. That is all on the again of incomes a residing in English soccer. He’ll be taught and he’ll be taught fast.”
Arsenal‘s sixth victory in seven matches lifted them 4 factors away from Man United with a sport in hand within the battle for Champions League qualification.
