Manchester United legend, Paul Parker has reportedly claimed Noni Madueke is a better player than Bukayo Saka while questioning Chelsea’s “strange” decision to let the England winger join Arsenal.
Madueke completed a £50 million move from Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old was the standout of England’s 5-0 thumping of Serbia under Thomas Tuchel.
Madueke was included in Thomas Tuchel’s starting lineup for both of England’s September World Cup qualifying matches and scored a goal in the Three Lions’ 5-0 win over Serbia.
Tuchel’s team continued to win all of their qualifications and moved one step closer to securing a spot in the tournament in North America.
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Former Chelsea and England defender Paul Parker praised Madueke for his outstanding national team performances, saying the Gunners’ new addition is a better player than their star winger Bukayo Saka.
Parker also questioned the “strange” choice Chelsea made to allow Madueke to depart the team.
Speaking to WhichBookie as quoted by Goal, Parker said: “Chelsea let Noni Madueke go to Arsenal even though he’s one of England’s best wingers, and he was probably their best player against Andorra.
“He came on when Arsenal were behind against Liverpool and I think he looked really positive. I thought it was a strange decision for Chelsea to let him go.
“With the way he plays, I actually think he’s better than Bukayo Saka. Saka doesn’t go on the outside, he doesn’t have a great change of pace and he doesn’t frighten defenders.
“Madueke does strike that fear into defenders because he wants to run at players and go past them.”
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