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Ben Chilwell reveals the one thing he still can't believe about Arsenal star Bukayo Saka

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has admitted that he still can't believe that Arsenal star Bukayo Saka ever played as a left-back.

Saka has established himself as one of the best right-wingers in Europe over the last few months, netting 12 Premier League goals and providing a further ten assists to help the Gunners build up an eight-point gap at the top of the table. However, the Hale End academy graduate operated as a full-back for a period three seasons ago.

The 21-year-old had filled in at left-back when Kieran Tierney had been injured and was even utilised as a left-wing-back in a back five for a short period of time, something that has left England teammate Chilwell bemused. “I can’t believe he (Saka) played at left-back when he can do that,” the Blues ace said following The Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Ukraine, a game that saw Saka score and set up the other goal.

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“Such a great talent. I think everyone can see what he gives on the pitch. He is one of the best people I have met in football as well.

"We see him on a daily basis around camp and he just brings happiness to everyone else. He is always smiling and a good guy to be around, and then he comes out on the pitch and delivers like that for us.

“An assist and a goal and it ultimately wins us the game. I am delighted for him.”

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